Liberty Mutual Re, a division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group has named Jens vogues as senior underwriter and product leader of marine & energy within its London market risks (LMR) team, effectively immediately.

The new role was created to support Liberty Mutual Re’s growth ambitions and he will be based at the Cologne office. He will report directly to Bernd Burelbach, underwriting manager, Liberty Mutual Re, Cologne and will be responsible for the underwriting and strategy of the LMR Marine and Energy Reinsurance book.

Voges joins Liberty Mutual Re from AXA ART Insurance where he held the position of senior reinsurance specialist for nearly two years where he organised reinsurance cover for art insurance. Prior to that, he served as a reinsurance underwriter for over nine years at Liberty Specialty Markets.

Burelbach said: “I am delighted that Jens has joined the team to further enhance our presence in the Marine and Energy Treaty classes. His experience and knowledge of the London Market will be invaluable for the continuous development of our business, while maintaining the highest service levels for our valued customers.”