Specialist (re)insurance broker, Capsicum Re has continued its investment in industry talent and specialist expertise with the appointment of Shane Aldons to its Motor & Casualty division, who joins this week.

Aldons brings over two decades of reinsurance market experience, with an extensive background in underwriting, pricing and senior client relationship management across Asia-Pacific, Caribbean, Middle East and Europe which aims to bring a new dynamic to the producer team and further deepen its specialist motor and liability credentials and capabilities.  

Prior to joining Capsicum Re, Aldons was an underwriting manager of international casualty reinsurance at Liberty Mutual Re where he spent 10 years.

With a leading role in key client and broker relationship management, Shane also retained a strong presence in the pricing of new and renewal business while at Liberty. Prior to this, he was international motor and liability underwriter at QBE Re for nine years.

David Lee, partner, Motor & Casualty division at Capsicum Re, said: “With many of our team knowing Shane personally, having worked closely with him over the years, we are absolutely delighted to be welcoming him into Capsicum Re. Shane’s unique insight, experience and expertise will bring a new dynamic to our strategic ambition to grow and expand the business internationally.

“Shane is well-known and highly respected across our client base and will be a tremendous asset to our team with his proven performance in delivering strong results, whether the market be hard or soft.”

Shane said: “From its very beginning, Capsicum Re has enjoyed a great market reputation for blending experience with innovation, and taking an entrepreneurial approach while basing it on data-driven research and analytics. I’m really excited to be joining the team at this juncture and look forward to helping the business grow.”