Demian Smith,CEO, Volante Global
Smith joins Volante Global from Guy Carpenter where he was Head of Mutual, Agency and Captive Solutions and Co-Head of Strategic Partnerships for the past five years. Prior to Guy Carpenter, Smith was CEO of StarStone Group.
LONDON: Volante Global, a multi-class, multi-territory international Lloyd’s Syndicate and Managing General Agent (MGA) owned by leading global fintech Acrisure, announced the appointment of Demian Smith to the role of Chief Executive Officer, Volante Global on Monday..
Smith joins Volante Global from Guy Carpenter where he was Head of Mutual, Agency and Captive Solutions and Co-Head of Strategic Partnerships for the past five years. Prior to Guy Carpenter, Smith was CEO of StarStone Group.
Smith has enjoyed a longstanding and broad career in the (re)insurance industry having started his career in 1995. He has successfully built and transformed businesses across both the broking and underwriting sides of the market.
Martin Reith, Chairman and Interim CEO, will remain as Chairman and work closely with Demian. Commenting on the appointment, Reith said: “Demian’s experience and previous career made him an ideal candidate to succeed me as CEO. I have very much enjoyed working with colleagues at Volante Global and look forward to continuing that journey as Chairman.”
Smith said: “I am thrilled to be joining Volante Global at such a pivotal moment in its journey. The depth of talent across the organisation is impressive, and I look forward to working closely with colleagues around the world to help unlock even more value.”
Smith’s appointment is subject to current contractual obligations and regulatory approval.