Arch Reinsurance Europe Underwriting (Arch Re Europe) has appointed Maamoun Rajeh as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective from 1 July 2012.

Rajeh will succeed Helmut Söhler, who will assume vice chairman position in Arch Worldwide Reinsurance Group.

Prior to joining Arch Re Europe, Rajeh served as chief underwriting officer, since 2005, at Arch Reinsurance (Arch Re Bermuda) and has 20 years of experience in industry across a wide range of products.

The changes and will remain subject to regulatory approvals.

Arch Re Bermuda Head of Specialty Jerome Halgan will assume the role of chief underwriting officer of Arch Re Bermuda, effective from 1 July 2012.

The US Property Treaty Head Matthew Dragonetti has been promoted as head of Worldwide Property of Arch Re Bermuda.
Both promotions are subject to Bermuda immigration approvals.