News | 27 Mar 2026 Back
Ocean Re has announced the appointment of Diego Cervantes-Knox as Group Chief Operating Officer.
Based at the Group’s Barbados headquarters, Diego will play a key role in supporting Ocean Re’s continued international growth, strengthening operational capabilities and enhancing the integration of capital, underwriting and technology across the business.
He joins Ocean Re following seven years at PwC, where he most recently served as Partner in Insurance, Asset and Wealth Management. During this time, he advised listed insurers, private equity portfolios and global financial institutions on large-scale transformation programmes focused on operational efficiency, financial performance and strategic growth.
His experience spans modernising finance and operations infrastructure, developing scalable shared services models and supporting the implementation of digital platforms and regulatory frameworks including IFRS and Solvency II.
Prior to PwC, Diego held senior advisory roles at EY, leading performance improvement and transformation initiatives for insurance and asset management clients. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable industry experience working with established international insurers including RSA Insurance Group, Hiscox and Chubb.
Diego’s appointment reflects Ocean Re’s commitment to investing in leadership, operational excellence and long-term strategic capability as the Group continues to expand its global reinsurance platform.