SiriusPoint, the Bermudian-headquartered global specialty underwriter, has appointed Emily Yoo as chief operating officer, a newly created role, effective August 10, 2026.

Ms Yoo will be based in New York. She will join SiriusPoint's executive leadership team with responsibility for technology, claims, transformation and operational excellence. The company said the creation of the COO role “reflects SiriusPoint's continued focus on strengthening and enhancing performance across the business”.

Most recently, Ms Yoo led global operations, technology and transformation within Zurich’s travel insurance business. Prior to joining Zurich, she held roles at Bain, Deloitte, and Tokio Marine.

“Emily is a highly respected leader with deep industry experience and a strong track record,” said Scott Egan, chief executive officer at SiriusPoint.

“Her appointment reflects the progress we’ve made as a business and our ambition for the future. She will be a valuable addition to our leadership team.”