Bermudian Tammy Richardson-Augustus has been appointed to the board of re/insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd as a non executive director.

Ms Richardson-Augustus is a partner at international law firm Appleby Global, which advises public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals.

She joined Appleby Global in 1998 practising securities and funds work in Bermuda and Hong Kong.

Bermudian-based Aspen said Ms Richardson-Augustus maintains a diversified business transactions practice, with emphasis on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets and securities, secured and unsecured lending transactions and general corporate governance matters.

She has extensive experience working with clients in a wide range of industries, including in energy, oil and gas exploration, and maritime shipping, the company said.

Aspen said Ms Richardson-Augustus has been recognised as a ‘leading individual’ in the banking, finance and capital markets category by Legal 500 Caribbean. She is a member of the Bermuda Bar Association, a justice of the peace, and serves with a number of Bermudian community organisations, the company said.

Mark Cloutier, executive chairman and group chief executive officer of Aspen, said: “I am delighted to welcome Tammy to the Aspen board. Her extensive experience across a range of diverse sectors will make her an excellent addition to our strong board of directors.

“Tammy will bring new insights and experiences to the Aspen leadership and I look forward to working with her, and fellow directors, as we continue our transformation journey.”