RFIB (Bermuda) Ltd., part of international Lloyd's re/insurance broker RFIB Group, has hired Jeremy Brasier as senior broker and executive vice-president.

Mr. Brasier will report to and work closely with Nigel Clark, CEO of RFIB (Bermuda) Ltd., to further develop the Bermuda platform, which was launched in June 2009.

He joins RFIB Group from Kirkway International Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled brokerage company, where he was executive vice-president for eight years. Prior to that, he worked for Lloyds broker JK Buckenham Ltd. based in London.

Mr. Brasier brings with him detailed knowledge of the alternative insurance and reinsurance markets, with particular emphasis on producing business from risk retention groups, captives, mutuals, self-insured trusts and specialty MGAs.

Nigel Clark, CEO of RFIB (Bermuda) Ltd., said: "We are delighted to have someone of Jeremy's calibre joining us within the specialty division of RFIB Group and the Bermuda company. During his career, he has developed close ties with reinsurers and carriers in all major markets and will be instrumental in helping drive forward our business in both Bermuda and the USA.

"RFIB (Bermuda) Ltd. has had a very successful first year and Jeremy's appointment is an important step in the development of our overall specialty platform and strategy. I look forward to working with him in the coming years."