
Bermuda-based reinsurer Conduit Re has strengthened its underwriting team with the promotion of Angus Hampton to Head of Casualty, the expansion of Peter Kiernan’s role to include broker and client management, and the strategic hire of David Frawley to its specialty team.

Hampton joined Conduit Re in 2021, most recently serving as Head of International Casualty & Long-Tail Specialty. Prior to that, he was Senior Underwriter – Casualty Treaty at Liberty Mutual Reinsurance and also held a casualty treaty role at Ascot.
Kiernan has served as Head of Property at Conduit Re since 2022, with his responsibilities now expanded to include broker and client management.
He brings two decades of industry experience, having previously held senior leadership roles at AXA XL, Allianz Risk Transfer, and Axis Capital.
Frawley joins the firm’s specialty team and will work alongside Marc Bearman, Head of Specialty.
He has more than a decade of specialty reinsurance experience, joining Conduit Re from Hamilton, where he was Vice President of Specialty Reinsurance. Before that, he was an Aviation Reinsurance Underwriter at Lancashire and also held roles at Allied World and Alterra.
Neil Eckert, CEO of Conduit Re, commented, “Angus is a highly regarded and technical global casualty reinsurance specialist and has developed our international casualty offering, while also playing a significant role in building the US portfolio. This is a well-deserved promotion.
“Peter’s skill set will enhance our standing amongst brokers and clients, and his promotion will add further value to the Conduit offering.
“We are delighted to have recruited David to strengthen our specialty team, working closely with Marc. He is a seasoned professional and will add value.”