Juniper Re LLC, the specialist reinsurance broker with operations in Bermuda, has entered the London market with industry veteran Nick Hawke at the helm.

Mr Hawke, named head of office, has more than four decades of reinsurance experience in the London market.

He joins Juniper Re after a career that has included senior leadership roles at Guy Carpenter and Willis Re (now Gallagher Re), where he specialised in property treaty placements and led high-performing teams.

The company said: “Throughout his career, Nick has been instrumental in designing innovative reinsurance solutions and delivering complex placements for a diverse range of clients.

“His ability to navigate the challenges of the reinsurance market and consistently secure impactful client wins has earned him a reputation as a trusted adviser and industry leader.

“His deep-rooted understanding of market dynamics and relationships will enable Juniper Re to establish itself quickly and soundly in the London marketplace.”

Jeff Irvan, president of Juniper Re, said: “Nick brings unparalleled expertise, decades of leadership experience, and an incredible network of relationships within the London market.

“His reputation for delivering creative reinsurance solutions and driving impactful results makes him the ideal leader to build Juniper Re’s London presence.

“Expanding into London is a major milestone for us and reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of our clients.

“With Nick’s leadership and insight, I am confident we will establish a thriving operation that embodies Juniper Re’s values of collaboration, innovation, and creativity.”

Mr Hawke added: “Joining Juniper Re at this exciting stage of its journey is an incredible opportunity. The company’s rapid growth, innovative approach, and unwavering commitment to client success align perfectly with my own values.

“I’m thrilled to lead the effort to build a strong London presence and contribute to Juniper Re’s mission of delivering genuine impact. London is a unique and vital market in the global reinsurance landscape, and I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Juniper Re to develop creative, data-driven solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.”

Juniper Re said its entry into London follows several other strategic moves, including the entry into Bermuda with the appointment of Chris Hayward as well as the recent hirings of Russ Wagner, Nick Pewter, and Becky Lucking, that coincided with expansions into the facultative, parametric, and Bermuda wholesale spaces respectively, and builds on the company’s success and growth since its founding in August 2023.