INTRODUCTION
Reinsurance solutions, delivered globally
We partner with insurers and reinsurers across key markets to manage risk with clarity and control. Clear underwriting standards, strong capital, and robust governance underpin solutions designed to perform through market cycles.
Our approach combines technical depth with practical execution, built on transparency, resilience, and long-term partnership.
Our purpose and approach
Our mission
To provide reliable, well-structured reinsurance solutions that help our partners manage risk with confidence and consistency.
Built for the long term, we prioritise:
- Underwriting discipline and thoughtful risk selection
- Capital stewardship and balance-sheet strength
- Strong governance and regulatory alignment
- Operational resilience, innovation and adaptability
We work closely with brokers and cedents to structure solutions that reflect local market needs, while maintaining consistent underwriting standards across every engagement.
Why partners trust Ocean Re
Partners choose us for clarity, consistency and long-term alignment.
- Disciplined underwriting, supported by rigorous risk management
- Rated financial strength and prudent capital stewardship
- Transparent governance and clear regulatory alignment
- Partnership-led approach focused on sustainable relationships
- Regional insight combined with consistent global underwriting standards
- Claims expertise and support when it matters the most
Our focus is on delivering reinsurance solutions that are well-structured, responsive and dependable. Particularly when market conditions become more complex.
Financial strength and governance
We operate with a disciplined approach to governance, regulatory alignment and capital management across our operating markets. Underpinned by independent ratings, transparent reporting and prudent oversight, we have built a long-term confidence with partners, regulators and shareholders – supported by a 15-year track record of sustained growth.
Our Leadership Team
An experienced team providing clear oversight and long-term direction.
Our leadership team combines deep market expertise with a clear strategic vision, setting direction across underwriting standards, capital stewardship, and corporate governance. Their guidance underpins consistent execution and supports sustainable, profitable growth.
They oversee risk appetite and portfolio performance throughout the cycle, maintaining close engagement with underwriting decisions and continuous monitoring. This disciplined approach reinforces accountability, strengthens governance, and fosters long-term partnerships with clients and brokers.
Eric Gutierrez Chief Underwriting Officer – Treaty, Facultative & Specialty Lines
Juan Luis Rajoy Chief Underwriting Officer – Life, Health & Personal Accident
Armando Mendez Chief Structured Solutions Officer - Fronting & Captives
Eduardo Kennedy Regional Commercial Director - LATAM
Luis Toriello Chief Financial Officer
Diego Cervantes-Knox Chief Operations Officer
Tracy Holms General Counsel
Javier Gonzalez Chief Actuarial & Risk Officer
Benjamin Sanchez Chief People Officer
Stefan Hinds General Manager BBD
Our Underwriting Teams
Technical depth, commercial insight
Our underwriting and commercial teams combine deep technical expertise with strong broker and client relationships across global reinsurance markets. They apply informed judgement shaped by local insight and regional market dynamics.
Working closely with brokers and cedants, they deliver well-structured reinsurance solutions designed for long-term performance. Supported by clear governance, prudent capital stewardship, and consistent risk management.
Edmundo Tovar Global Life Head of Facultative Portfolios
Fernando Pelayo Global Life Head of Treaty Portfolios
Neil Bramley Head of Treaty Underwriting – North America, EMEA & Asia-Pacific
Martin Bages Head of Treaty Underwriting - Latin America & Caribbean
Claudia Arango Global Head of Property & Engineering Facultative Portfolios
Michael Lampard Senior Marine Treaty Underwriter - Global Lines Representative
Janet Lara Head of Surety Underwriting - Latin America & Caribbean
Javier Duque Global Head of Casualty & Financial Lines Facultative Portfolios
Denis Nikolaytsev Structured Solutions Executive - EMEA & International
Miguel Lira Head of Casualty
Alma Vilchis-Umana Life & Health Underwriting Representative
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