Bermudian Gemma Carreiro has been appointed general counsel and corporate secretary of Hamilton Insurance Group.

Based in Bermuda and reporting to the group chief executive officer, Ms Carreiro will have responsibility for Hamilton’s legal, regulatory and governance functions and serve on its Executive Committee.

She takes up her position on November 20 this year, and succeeds Victoria Guest, who announced her retirement from Hamilton earlier this year.

“It’s a real pleasure to welcome Gemma to the Hamilton team,” said interim group chief executive officer David Brown.

“She brings significant industry experience and expertise to a key role at the company. I know our board of directors and her executive colleagues will benefit from her strategic guidance and insight as we pursue opportunities that support our continued growth.”

Ms Carreiro comes to Hamilton from PartnerRe, where she served most recently as secretary to the board of PartnerRe Ltd and general counsel to its Bermuda subsidiaries.

Before that, Ms Carreiro was an associate at Conyers Dill & Pearman Ltd, where she specialised in corporate law with a particular focus on insurance and reinsurance regulatory matters.

On admittance to the Bermuda Bar, Ms Carreiro began her law career as an associate with Cox Hallett Wilkinson in its corporate department.