Mapfre has hired Christopher Smith as its new chief global brokers officer.

In his role, Smith will be responsible for client relationship strategy and policies for the global brokers channel.

He will report to the general manager of the corporate business and clients area, José Manuel Corral. 

Smith joined Mapfre Global Risk in 2013, where he worked as the head of European business and subsequently as chief regions & markets officer,  international.

Before that, he spent almost 20 years at RSA, eventually becoming Head of European Business in 2006. Whilst working at RSA, Smith developed his career with major brokers and global clients on the London market, particularly Marsh, Aon, Willis and JLT.