Robin Lang is to assume permanently the role of group chief risk officer at RenaissanceRe Holdings, the Bermudian-based company has announced.

Mr Lang, who has been RenRe’s interim chief risk officer since April, takes over on September 1, succeeding Ian Branagan.

Mr Branagan is on compassionate leave, and going forward will serve as a senior adviser to the company, RenRe said.

Kevin O’Donnell, the president and chief executive, said: “Robin is a deeply knowledgeable risk practitioner, bringing over two decades of experience with RenaissanceRe focused on global risk management, risk governance and external supervision.

“We are pleased to promote Robin into the important role of group chief risk officer, and I look forward to continuing to work with him as we advance our best-in-class risk culture.”

He added: “Ian’s contributions to RenaissanceRe’s success and culture over his approximately 25 years with the company have been immense.

“He was instrumental in developing our integrated system and has long been committed to connecting data, technology and people to advance our view of risk and progress our strategy.

“More broadly, Ian has been a leading industry advocate for innovative solutions to close both the knowledge and protection gap in vulnerable communities.

“Our thoughts are with Ian as he focuses on his family, and we look forward to continuing to benefit from his wise counsel in his role as a senior adviser.”

The company said Mr Lang will continue to be based in RenaissanceRe’s London office and will be responsible for global risk management and governance, including external supervision.

Established in 1993, RenaissanceRe is a global provider of reinsurance and insurance.

The company has offices in Bermuda, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Britain and the United States.