Arch Reinsurance Group, the reinsurance underwriting arm of global re/insurer Arch Capital Group, has made significant leadership appointments, promoting William Soares to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. in Bermuda and Jon Schriber to CEO of Arch Reinsurance Company in the U.S. These promotions are effective immediately and reflect the company's strategic focus on strengthening its global reinsurance operations.
Both newly appointed CEOs will report directly to Jerome Halgan, who recently assumed the role of CEO of Arch's Global Reinsurance Group. This organizational structure aims to streamline leadership and enhance collaboration across Arch Re's diverse operations.
William Soares brings two decades of experience to his new role, having held various positions of increasing responsibility within Arch Re in Bermuda. Most recently, he served as President of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. since 2025. Expressing his enthusiasm, Soares stated, "I am honored by the opportunity to lead and collaborate with such an exceptional team. Our collective focus will remain on delivering the insights, responsiveness, and underwriting discipline that our clients expect, while also actively pursuing avenues for sustained growth."
Jon Schriber joined Arch in 2023 as President of Arch Reinsurance Company, following a distinguished five-year tenure at reinsurer PartnerRe. Schriber shared his excitement, saying, "I am eager to embrace this expanded role and am grateful for the trust Jerome has placed in me. Our success is fundamentally built upon the strength of our teams, our astute underwriting expertise, and the robust relationships we have diligently cultivated over time. I am committed to further building upon this solid foundation."
Jerome Halgan commended the contributions of both leaders, remarking, "William and Jon are exceptional leaders who have been instrumental in the success and expansion of our reinsurance business. Jon has significantly bolstered our presence and expanded our portfolio in the U.S., while William has played a pivotal role in establishing our industry-leading Casualty & Specialty business here in Bermuda." Halgan further added, "Their profound expertise, strong industry relationships, and unwavering commitment to underwriting excellence position them perfectly to solidify Arch Re's standing as the premier global reinsurer of choice. I am delighted to acknowledge their achievements with these well-deserved promotions."
Arch Re actively collaborates with insurance-linked securities (ILS) managers and investors, participating in both the fronting of reinsurance deals and the underwriting of risk portfolios, the economics of which it shares with investors.
These strategic leadership appointments signify Arch Re's continued dedication to excellence and expansion within the global reinsurance landscape. The combined expertise and proven track records of Soares and Schriber are expected to drive further innovation and client-centric solutions, reinforcing Arch Re's position as a leader in the industry.
