NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arch Insurance North America today announced that Brian First has been promoted to President of Arch Insurance North America, effective Dec. 1. First was promoted from Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of Programs, Property and Specialty, and he will continue to report to Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America.
First, who joined Arch in 2014 and has 30 years of industry experience, will now have executive oversight over Arch Insurance’s business units and certain operations teams.
“Brian First has been instrumental to our success over the past several years, and we’re all very excited to have him take on these expanded responsibilities,” Shulman said. “In addition to being an incredibly insightful underwriter, Brian is a well-rounded and respected leader who will help steer our organization as we pursue our ambitious goals.”
In this newly created role, First’s direct reports include:
- Catherine Kelly, EVP, Corporate Underwriting Services
- John Rafferty, CUO, Financial, Professional & Programs
- Rich Stock, CUO, Casualty & Surety
- Valerie Turpin, CUO, Property
“I’m honored to step into the role of President of Arch Insurance North America,” First said. “I look forward to working with the rest of the leadership team — as well as our talented underwriting and operations teams — as we look to build our capabilities and continue to deliver on our brand promise of ‘Pursuing Better Together’ for our producers and partners.”
About Arch Insurance North America
Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., includes Arch’s insurance operations in the United States and Canada. Business in the U.S. is written by Arch Insurance Company, Arch Specialty Insurance Company, Arch Excess & Surplus Insurance Company and Arch Indemnity Insurance Company. Business in Canada is written by Arch Insurance Canada Ltd.
About Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch Capital Group Ltd., (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $14.5 billion in capital at Sept. 30, 2022. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
