Charles Dupplin succeeds Rob Childs
Hiscox has appointed Charles Dupplin as chief executive of Hiscox Bermuda.
Dupplin, who is currently chairman of its art and private client division and director of mergers and acquisitions, will succeed Rob Childs. He will take up this new role in April 2009, subject to regulatory approval.
As previously announced, Rob Childs will return to the UK towards the end of April 2009. He will continue in his roles as group director of underwriting and chairman of Hiscox USA. He will also serve as an internal non-executive of Hiscox Bermuda.
Robert Read will assume overall responsibility for Art and Private Client underwriting.
Dupplin will retain his responsibilities as director of mergers and acquisitions for the group.
Bronek Masojada, chief executive of Hiscox, said: "In the last three years our team in Bermuda, led by Rob, has built a vibrant business from nothing. I would like to thank Rob for his leadership. With Charles at the helm, I am confident that our Bermuda business will continue to develop."
