Liberty Mutual Re (LM Re), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has named Hans van Oort to the newly created role of head of Northern Europe, effective 2 September 2019.

Based in Cologne, Germany, Van Oort will report to LM RE regional head Eric Sugier.

Van Oort joins LM RE from Guy Carpenter where he served as managing director of its Benelux operations in Brussels. Prior to this he was with Gen Re for 20 years, most recently as marketing manager of its Europe business unit.

Dieter Winkel, president, LM Re said: “This new role of Head of Northern Europe will strengthen LM Re’s focus on the region and allows us to gain a deeper understanding of our customers there. Its creation is part of the continuing process of refining the LM Re model as we grow.

“Hans van Oort is a highly experienced reinsurance leader who knows this market intimately. His insight and strong client relationships are tremendous assets for us.”