Bermudian-based Sompo International, the global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Lawrence Doyle as chief operating officer, Global Markets.

He will report to Julian James, Sompo International’s CEO, Global Markets, Commercial P&C.

As COO, Mr Doyle will take primary responsibility for operational performance and executing on key transformational programmes across multiple functions, products and geographies in support of Global Markets and Sompo International’s aggressive growth goals.

“I’m delighted to welcome Larry to the Sompo International Global Markets team at such a pivotal moment in our growth,” said Mr James.

“His strong leadership and depth of operational expertise leading scaled, diverse, and globally distributed teams will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and expand our market position while enhancing our clients’ and trading partners’ experience.”

Mr Doyle joins Sompo International with more than 28 years of international insurance operational experience, most recently as global operations executive with AIG.

Having held various operational leadership roles within AIG living and working in the UK, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the US, the company said, he brings a proven track record in championing and executing on global strategies, empowering local teams and navigating organisational shifts that will not only enhance its internal operations but well position the Global Markets business and Sompo International for future growth.

Mr Doyle commented: “I am excited to join Sompo International and have the opportunity to work with Julian and the Global Markets team as we build out our product offerings and build on our reputation as a market leader in the UK, continental Europe, Latin America and APAC regions.”