Experienced captive operator Thomas Keist will join SRS Altitude as chief commercial officer from 1 April, as the start-up managing general underwriter staffs up.
Strategic Risk Solutions announced the launch of Altitude in November, to be led by former Swiss Re executive Loredana Mazzoleni Neglén, and the confirmation of Keist follows the appointment of Paul Fitzgerald as chief operating officer.
Keist has worked for Swiss Re since 2006 and has been global captive solutions leader at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions since 2020.
He will lead SRS Altitude’s business development activities globally and drive strategic initiatives to grow the business across non-standard solutions.
“Having had the privilege of a longstanding acquaintance with Tom, I have great admiration of his extensive knowledge and expertise”, said Brady Young, CEO of SRS.
“I am delighted to welcome him to our team, confident that his presence will significantly bolster our success.”
Keist said: “I am honoured and thrilled to join the SRS family. I am confident that my skills and passion align perfectly with the company’s vision, and I am eager to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.”
Captive Intelligence understands further hires are expected in the coming months, with SRS Altitude set to begin operations in the first quarter of 2024.