Lloyd’s global (re)insurer, MS Amlin Underwriting Limited (MS AUL) has announced the appointment of Habib Kattan as outwards reinsurance advisor, effective immediately.

In his new role, he will focus on supporting the implementation of MS AUL’s outward reinsurance strategy, which includes developing and expanding reinsurance relationships and overseeing reinsurance purchasing.

Kattan reports directly to Tjabo Kuyf, head of outwards reinsurance.

Kattan brings over 40 years of marketing experience and for the last five years, he has worked in an advisory and business development capacity across a number of projects in the insurance and reinsurance space through Kattan Associates Limited.

Prior to this, he spent 12 years as group head of ceded reinsurance and credit control at Tokio Marine Kiln, designing and implementing reinsurance procurement strategies.

During his tenure, he also served as a member of the Global Reinsurance Strategy Board.

Martin Burke, director of Underwriting Performance, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Habib to MS AUL. His market expertise, strong industry contacts and business acumen will be key to delivering on our reinsurance purchasing ambitions to continue to strengthen MS AUL’s business model and balance sheet and support our strategy for the future.”