RFIB has appointed Kevin Stratton as managing director of specialty business, effective 1 January 2019.

With over 30 years’ (re)insurance experience, Stratton joins the Lloyd’s (re)insurance broker following four years at Willis Re, where he most recently served as global head of accident, life and health. Before that, he led the London based accident, life and health division at rival Aon Benfield.

In his new role, he will report to RFIB chief executive Steven Beard.

Beard commented: “I am delighted to welcome Kevin to RFIB. Kevin is an accomplished leader and will further strengthen our capabilities across this fast-growing division.”

Stratton added: “I look forward to joining RFIB and to working closely with Steven in growing the specialty team and business during this exciting stage of the company’s growth plan”.