Arch Insurance International, part of Bermudian-based Arch Capital Group Ltd, has appointed Kirsten Valder as deputy CEO.

Ms Valder will be responsible for supporting the continued development and evolution of Arch Insurance International’s platforms, which include the London Market, UK regional market, Australia, Bermuda and the European Union.

Based in London, she will continue to report to Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International.

The company said Ms Valder has been part of its senior leadership team for ten years, and was chief claims officer until 2021 when she was promoted to chief administrative officer with an expanded remit including claims, legal, human resources and compliance.

Prior to joining Arch, she was a partner at Kennedys Law LLP.