MS Amlin appoints two to executive leadership team

Lloyd’s global (re)insurer MS Amlin has announced two new appointments to its executive leadership team, pending regulatory approval.

Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace will join the firm as its new chief risk officer, while Phil Young takes on the role of chief information officer.

Mitchell-Wallace – who will begin her position in the upcoming weeks – has previously held senior and leadership roles at Oak Global, Lloyd’s, Scor and Willis Re, and succeeds outgoing chief risk officer Vishal Desai.

Young, meanwhile, will join the business in the third quarter of this year. His technological experience includes time spent at Virgin Group, Transport for London and Amazon Web Services.

Both the incoming employees will report directly to MS Amlin’s chief executive officer, Christiern Dart.

Accomplished leaders

Dart said: “I am delighted that Mitchell-Wallace and Young will be joining MS Amlin and my executive leadership team. They are both highly accomplished leaders in their fields, whose experience will provide great support and leadership to our business as we embark on our next phase of growth and development.

“Mitchell-Wallace’s outstanding risk credentials and Young’s track record in technology, data and innovation will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the business and invest in our continued success.”

Mitchell-Wallace added: “I am delighted to be joining MS Amlin at such an important point in its journey. It is a business with strong momentum and a clear ambition, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the company to support its continued growth and development.”

Phil Young concluded: “I am excited to be joining MS Amlin and to supporting the next phase of its development. The business has exciting ambitions in the technology space and I’m looking forward to shaping those plans and bringing them to life over the coming months and years.”