Mr. Hodges will be responsible for overseeing all data analytics across all product lines at TigerRisk in a newly-created role to help lead initiatives to improve performance across the international business.

He joins from Liberty Mutual, where he was Head of Portfolio Management, Global Risk Solutions. Based in London, he will report to Group Head of Analytics, Nathan Schwartz, and James Few, Chief Executive Officer of TigerRisk International.

Mr. Hodges has more than 20 years’ experience in the global reinsurance industry, including senior positions with Liberty Syndicates and Wellington Underwriting. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and holds a BSc (Hons 1st class) in Mathematics from Kings College, London.

“We are delighted to appoint Joel to lead our international analytics team,” said Mr. Schwartz. “TigerRisk offers a combination of data and analytics informed by practical business experience to solve our clients’ problems. This is a key way that we differentiate ourselves from our competitors, and Joel’s years of industry experience and deep knowledge in this area will help us strengthen this market-leading service to our clients globally.”

“Joel is an outstanding reinsurance professional with fantastic analytical skills and will be a major asset to TigerRisk and our clients,” said Mr. Few. “During his 15-year career at Liberty, he has held a number of senior roles and will help us to deliver our differentiating services in all lines of business on the international platform.”

“TigerRisk is the most dynamic, innovative brokerage in the global reinsurance marketplace,” said Mr. Hodges. “I’ve been a long-time admirer of their energy and vision, and their dedication to constantly improving the quality of their analytics offering is a huge attraction. I’m really excited to join the team and help strengthen this aspect of the business so that we continue to meet and exceed client expectations.”