Thomas Foley has been appointed chief underwriter and Christopher Guerin has been named deputy-chief underwriter of Bermudian-based life insurer, Triangle Life Insurance Co.

The company said the appointments strengthen a commitment to delivering exceptional underwriting expertise in the high-net-worth space.

A statement said: “Together, Tom and Chris bring more than 70 years of HNW underwriting experience, reinforcing the firm’s focus on excellence in this area.

“Tom is a veteran chief underwriter with decades of experience in international HNW life insurance. He brings deep expertise in assessing complex medical and financial risks for HNW clients across global markets.

“At Triangle Life, he will lead the development of the underwriting function, including building and managing the new underwriting team.

“Tom combines technical expertise with strong relationship building, communication, coaching and standards setting. He will establish HNW underwriting strategy and operations, and oversee relationships with brokers, clients and partners worldwide.

“Chris brings over 35 years of underwriting experience with a strong focus on international markets. Known for his fresh thinking on complex cases, he maintains a solutions-driven mindset and emphasis on operational efficiency.

“At Triangle Life, he will be dedicated to optimising underwriting processes and collaborating with brokers to deliver tailored solutions.”

Mr Foley commented: “Triangle Life is offering a unique proposition at a time when there is a significant market opportunity. The company has been built to harness that opportunity and to provide solutions that work best for brokers and their clients. I’m excited to join the team on this journey.”

Mr Guerin emphasised: “Triangle Life is transforming the high-net-worth space with a digital platform that puts brokers front and centre, while preserving the human connection that drives real business. Technology matters, but trust matters more. I’m thrilled to join at this pivotal moment — and especially to work with Tom — to give brokers the edge they need to serve their clients with confidence.”

Niall O’Hare, chief executive, Triangle Life, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Tom and Chris to the Triangle Life team. Their exceptional expertise in risk evaluation and nurturing broker relationships across the globe will be instrumental in shaping how we serve the high-net-worth market. Underwriting leadership is central to our value proposition and will drive the outstanding service we offer to brokers.”