Experienced captive manager Christina Bell will join Davies later this year as executive vice president for the firm’s captive management division in Guernsey.
Bell, who has 35 years’ experience across the international insurance sector in markets including Bermuda, Zurich and London, has most recently served as an executive director for Aon Insurance Managers Guernsey since 2019
Davies launched its first captive management office in Europe in 2021 when it received a licence in Guernsey and in May last year acquired the insurance management services portfolio of Ortac Underwriting Agency to boost its presence on the island.
In her new role, Bell will also be appointed to the board of Davies Management Services (Guernsey) Limited and lead the day-to-day operations of the Guernsey captives team.
This will include developing business strategy and growth plans, whilst aligning with Davies’ prominent multi-jurisdictional captive operations including Bermuda and the US.
Bell will report to Nick Frost, President – Captive Management, Davies, and Steven Crabb, CEO Insurance Services, Davies.
“We are delighted to welcome Christina to the team,” Crabb said.
“Her extensive international risk management experience will strengthen our captive management team, while also adding to our global capabilities and bring new opportunities to the table.”
Frost added: “As the market continues to develop, it is an important time for Davies to grow with favourable market conditions.
“We are extremely excited for Christina to join us and not only bring her years of expertise, but also open new avenues for Davies in the captive market.”
Bell is also currently chair of the Captive Committee at the Guernsey International Insurance Association (GIIA).