Ironshore Inc. has appointed Andrew Archambault as senior vice-president of reinsurance.

In his new role, Mr. Archambault will develop and manage Ironshore's ceded reinsurance programmes with responsibility for the oversight, development and administration of all ceded reinsurance functions. He will be based out of Boston and report to Shaun Kelly, CEO of Ironshore's US operations.

Prior to joining Ironshore, Mr. Archambault spent more than 31 years in the reinsurance industry where he held various reinsurance and management positions. Most recently, he was senior vice-president of reinsurance at Lexington Insurance Co.

"We are pleased to have Andrew on the Ironshore team," said Mr. Kelly. "His extensive knowledge of and relationships within the reinsurance market will be a great asset to our organisation."