Arch Insurance International Names Kirsten Valder Deputy CEO

Arch Insurance International has today announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO of Arch Insurance International, effective immediately.

As Deputy CEO, Valder will be responsible for supporting the continued development and evolution of Arch Insurance International’s platforms, which include the London Market, UK Regional Market, Australia, Bermuda and the EU. Based in London, she will continue to report to Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International.

Valder has been part of the senior leadership team at Arch Insurance International for 10 years, and

was Chief Claims Officer until 2021 when she was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer with an expanded remit including claims, legal, human resources and compliance. Prior to joining Arch, Valder was a Partner at Kennedys Law LLP.

Commenting on the appointment, Sturgess said: “Kirsten has played a leading role in the expansion of Arch Insurance International. Her deep understanding of our organisation coupled with her wealth of technical and market knowledge make her a natural fit for the role. Her appointment forms part of our ongoing growth plans as we look to boost our overall market position and amplify our value and offering to brokers and customers.”