Volante Global, a multi-class, multi-territory international Lloyd’s syndicate and managing general agent (MGA) owned by leading global fintech Acrisure, announced the appointment of Demian Smith to the role of chief executive officer, Volante Global.
Smith has enjoyed a longstanding and broad career in the re/insurance industry having started his career in 1995. He has successfully built and transformed businesses across both the broking and underwriting sides of the market. Smith’s track record for leading change whilst building collaborative and high performing teams will be invaluable as Volante continues to mature and grow its global MGA and syndicate platform.
Smith joins Volante Global from Guy Carpenter where he was head of Mutual, Agency and Captive Solutions and co-head of Strategic Partnerships for the past five years. Prior to Guy Carpenter, Smith was CEO of StarStone Group.
Martin Reith, chairman and interim CEO, will remain as chairman and work closely with Demian.
Commenting on the appointment, Reith said: “I am delighted to welcome Demian to Volante Global. His experience and previous career made him an ideal candidate to succeed me as CEO. I have very much enjoyed working with colleagues at Volante Global and look forward to continuing that journey as Chairman.”
Smith’s appointment is subject to current contractual obligations and regulatory approval.
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