Max Re Capital announced that its subsidiary, Max Re Ltd., has made the following appointments in its reinsurance division:

John Doucette has been appointed president and chief underwriting officer of Max Re Ltd.'s reinsurance division. Mr. Doucette's responsibilities will include overseeing all underwriting activities, as well as the day-to-day management of the division's operations.

Clark Hontz has been appointed vice-chairman, reinsurance division. In his capacity, Mr. Hontz will be responsible for business planning/strategy and new business production.

David Kalainoff has been appointed chief underwriting officer, traditional reinsurance. Mr. Kalainoff will be responsible for global traditional casualty reinsurance underwriting and production for the division.

Adam Mullan has been appointed chief underwriting officer, specialty reinsurance. Mr. Mullan, who is based in Dublin, will be responsible for global specialty lines underwriting activities and production, including Aviation, Marine, Energy and Property.

Robert Cooney, president, CEO and chairman of Max Re, said: "We expect that this line-up of highly talented and experienced underwriters will continue to provide our clients with the outstanding level of service and responsiveness that they have come to expect, while providing greater clarity and transparency to our underwriting process."

Max Re Capital Ltd., through its principal operating subsidiaries, Max Re Ltd., Max Insurance Europe Limited and Max Re Europe Limited, offers risk financing solutions to property and casualty insurers, life and health insurers and large corporations.

The company said these latest reinsurance placements, while still pending Bermuda Immigration approval, are part of the company's continued effort to provide outstanding service to client and broker partners.