News | 5 Sep 2026 Back
Ocean Re is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Bramley as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), underscoring the company’s confidence in his leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision as Ocean Re continues to strengthen its position in the global reinsurance market.
As Chief Underwriting Officer, Neil will continue to lead the company’s underwriting strategy, focusing on portfolio performance, technical discipline, innovation, and sustainable growth. His extensive industry experience and proven track record make him exceptionally well-positioned to support Ocean Re’s long-term objectives and deliver value to clients, brokers, and business partners worldwide.
Diego Cervantes-Knox, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Re, said:
“We are pleased to confirm the Neil Bramley as our Chief Underwriting Officer. Neil assumed the interim role of CUO in May, and he has demonstrated outstanding leadership, deep technical expertise, and a strong commitment to excellence. We are extremely pleased with this decision and fully confident in his ability to continue strengthening our underwriting platform, advancing our strategic ambitions, and supporting the sustainable growth of Ocean Re. His experience and vision will be instrumental as we continue building a world-class reinsurance business.”
Neil’s appointment reflects Ocean Re’s commitment to developing and empowering talent from within the organization and maintaining a strong and experienced leadership team capable of navigating an evolving market while delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to its stakeholders.
About Ocean Re
With more than two decades of experience, Ocean Re Group operates from Barbados, Panama, Mexico, Colombia and London, serving clients across the Americas, Europe, MENA, and Asia. The company follows an agile and dynamic operating model designed to deliver innovative solutions supported by an A (Excellent) rating from AM Best and an A- rating from Fitch Ratings. Ocean Re provides reinsurance support across key lines including Life, Health, Property, Casualty, Surety, Financial Lines, and other specialized risks, through facultative placements and treaty reinsurance programs.