Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance company, Hamilton Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Russ Buckley as Group Chief Risk Officer.
He will be succeeding current Group Chief Risk Officer Alex Baker, who has been recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Global Specialty, effective September 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
Buckley will join Hamilton’s Executive Management team, reporting to Pina Albo, Chief Executive Officer, who commented: “Russ is an experienced insurance leader with strong business acumen, drive and a track record of success.
“Having worked directly with Russ in the past, I look forward to again enjoying his results-driven mindset, commitment to excellence and collaborative approach — qualities that align well with Hamilton’s culture. Together with our exceptional risk and actuarial team, Russ will be able to hit the ground running.”
Buckley, who is joining Hamilton from Old Republic Specialty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., brings to his new role over three decades of insurance industry experience across global public re/insurance companies.
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At Old Republic, the executive most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuarial Officer, a role he held since 2020. Prior to that, Buckley was Chief Actuary in the Global Specialty division at The Hartford.
Additionally, Buckley has held leadership positions with AIG, XL, and Munich Reinsurance Group.
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