AF Group has announced the appointment of Walter Matthews as vice president of AF Specialty.
Matthews (pictured) joined AF Group in 2010 and has held various positions within the actuarial department, providing oversight of the organization’s actuarial services related to reserving, pricing, underwriting strategies, forecasting and reinsurance. He also led the launch of the company’s assumed reinsurance business and has cultivated relationships with reinsurance and program partners.
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“This announcement demonstrates the exceptional talent across our organization, and we’re so pleased to welcome Walter to our leadership team,” said Lisa Corless, president and CEO of AF Group. “During his tenure, he has demonstrated valuable insights that have contributed to our success in the fronting and captive space, and we look forward to his ongoing contributions as he leads AF Specialty to even greater success.”
Matthews is a fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries and is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He holds the Associate in Reinsurance designation.