The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has agreed the make-up of its board for the coming year.

Agreed at last week's AGM the IUA confirmed Stephen Cane as chairman with Carl Bach and Tony Medniuk as its deputy chairmen.

Three directors who retired by rotation, Taskashi Oka, Laurent Thabault and Stephen Riley were re-elected.

IUA chairman Stephen Cane said: "Both XL Re and GE Frankona Re are key re/insurers in this market and I am pleased that we are able to welcome some of their most senior representatives to our board."

The following members have been appointed:

  • Stephen Cane, chairman, Alea London
  • Carl Bach, Deputy Chairman, ACE Europe
  • Tony Medniuk, Deputy Chairman, Global Aerospace Underwriters Managers
  • Clemens von Bechtolsheim, Munich Reinsurance Re
  • Heinz-Werner Hof, AGF Marine Aviation Transport
  • Paul Glen, QBE International Insurance
  • Takashi Oka, Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance Co (UK)
  • Stephen Riley, Global Aerospace Underwriters Managers
  • Marie-Louise Rossi, IUA
  • Laurent Thabault, SCOR UK Company
  • David Watson, XL Re
  • Nigel Wilson, Odyssey America Reinsurance