Benfield add William Riker to its board

by Richard Kilner

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Benfield has announced the appointment of William Riker to its board of directors.

Riker joins the board as a non-executive director, effective from 1 September of this year.

For the past eight years he has served Renaissance Re as president, having previously held the posts of senior vice president and vice president of underwriting.

Earlier in his career, Riker was senior vice president and chief underwriting officer of American Royal Reinsurance Company.

Benfield’s chairman, John Coldman, has warmly welcomed his appointment.

Coldman went on to praise Riker’s experience in reinsurance and capital markets, adding that he was sure he would prove a valuable asset to the firm.