MS Amlin strengthens board with Lloyd’s veterans Jo Hine, Andrew Downes

Global re/insurer MS Amlin has appointed Jo Hine and Andrew Downes (pictured above) as independent non-executive directors.

Hine will serve as chair of the risk and solvency committee, pending regulatory approval. Hine brings a background in finance, capital, and risk, having held senior roles at Hiscox, Tokio Marine Kiln, QBE European Operations, and Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe, a sister company to MS Amlin.

She is also currently an independent non-executive director at Arch Insurance International and a non-executive director and trustee for the charity Publish What You Fund.

Downes joins the board after a 20-year career as an audit partner at Deloitte, where he managed audit and advisory projects for UK and international clients, including multiple Lloyd’s syndicates, brokers, and Lloyd’s itself.

Downes also serves as a non-executive board member and trustee for the Pimlico Toy Library, a children’s charity in Westminster, and has represented the audit profession on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales Insurance Committee and Lloyd’s Working Group.

Simon Jeffreys, chair of MS Amlin’s Board, said Hine and Downes both bring a strong understanding of the Lloyd’s market, enhancing the board’s expertise as the company seeks to strengthen its competitive position.

“I am delighted to welcome Jo and Andrew to MS Amlin. Both bring extensive expertise and a deep understanding of the Lloyd’s market, making them valuable additions to the board as we continue to grow our business and strengthen our competitive position,” Jeffreys said.

Last month, the Lloyd’s re/insurer also announced the appointment of Emma Snowdon as head of capital management and investments.

In this role, Snowdon oversees the company’s capital modeling, capital strategy, and investment portfolio management, all aimed at supporting MS Amlin’s long-term growth objectives and financial resilience.

Snowdon is based in London and reports to chief financial officer Jessie Burrows.

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