Sompo International selects new finance chief

According to property & casualty insurance provider(re), Burnet’s appointment goes into effect on March 7. This Zurich Insurance Group alumnus most recently served as CFO at PartnerRe.

“I am delighted to join Sompo International at an important time in the organization’s growth journey,” said Boston-based Burnet. “I look forward to building on an outstanding delivery record in close collaboration with the leadership team and colleagues globally.”

Chief executive James Shea, meanwhile, said he was “overjoyed” to welcome Burnet to Sompo International.

“With his extensive expertise and strong background from multiple finance positions overseeing P&C and life businesses globally, Nick will play a critical role in driving our ambitious growth plans and shaping the future of our company,” commented the CEO. “He is a recognized and dedicated leader in the insurance industry who will make an immediate impact.”

“Excellent contribution”

As for the former chief financial officer, Shea also had warm words for McGuire.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Mike since I joined Sompo in 2021, and I have watched closely his dedication and passion to lead by our core values ​​and place our employees, clients and trading partners at the center of everything we do. do,” he notes. “Mike has been an integral part of the growth of our organization and has played a key role in getting us to where we are today.

“I thank him for his great contribution and am delighted that he will remain with us to support the transition process and consult with me on various strategic initiatives.”

Sompo International, which employs 10,000 people and is headquartered in Bermuda, a British overseas territory, did not elaborate on McGuire’s decision to step down as CFO.