MS Reinsurance today announced two appointments to its underwriting leadership team. Effective August 1, Lisa Butera will join as chief underwriting officer for North America, overseeing the company’s national, regional, and MGA underwriting teams in the United States and Bermuda.

In a concurrent move, Lucas Castagnino, who is currently head of Latin America and Caribbean, has been appointed chief underwriting officer for Latin America and Caribbean, expanding his leadership role and elevating the region in the company’s business.

Ms Butera brings more than 30 years of distinguished leadership experience in both primary and reinsurance markets, combined with a strategic mindset and broad industry network. She joins MS Re from Swiss Re, where she most recently held the position of managing director, head of FinPro and Casualty, North America, Corporate Solutions.

Mr Castagnino, who has been with MS Re for ten years, steps into the newly-established role of CUO for Latin America and Caribbean. With three decades of market knowledge and a proven record of leadership, Mr Castagnino will continue to drive the company’s ambitions across Latin American markets.

Jörg Bruniecki, group CUO, said: “Today marks an important step in strengthening our underwriting leadership. Lisa’s and Lucas’s experience, leadership skills and perspectives will help us build on the momentum we have already created.

“These appointments follow a comprehensive search process, which included both internal and external candidates, highlighting the strength and depth of talent within MS Re’s underwriting organisation.”