Ex-Bermuda deputy premier joins reinsurer as general counsel.

Bermudan reinsurer Validus has appointed Jerome Dill as general counsel.

Dill has worked for the past two decades at the law firm Appleby Hunter Bailhache. He was also the deputy premier of Bermuda between 1995 and 1998.

Ed Noonan, Validus Holding chairman and chief executive, commented: “We are extremely pleased to welcome such a talented attorney and respected Bermudian to the Validus team. We have worked closely with Jerome since our company's inception in late 2005 and he has been a trusted adviser throughout this time.”

Dill said: “I look forward to joining Validus, an impressive company which has established itself in the market place. I have had the privilege of working with the executive team and look forward to expanding our professional relationship.”