Howden Tiger taps new head of US general casualty
Industry veteran is the latest of several hires in the US casualty division
Howden Tiger taps new head of US general casualty
REINSURANCE NEWS
By Ryan Smith
15 Mar 2024

Howden Tiger, the reinsurance and capital advisory arm of Howden Group, has announced the appointment of Carrie Byler (pictured above) as managing director, head of US general casualty.

Prior to joining Howden Tiger, Byler served as a senior executive at Guy Carpenter. In her new role, Byler will lead the US general casualty practice, take on senior account responsibilities involving casualty and professional lines, and more. She will report to Josh Everdell, global head of casualty for Howden Tiger.

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“Carrie has built an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a talented broker and outstanding leader,” Everdell said. “Her market knowledge furthers our depth of expertise and experience all across US casualty lines. I am thrilled to welcome her to the Howden Tiger team.”

“Carrie is an expert in her field and her entrepreneurial approach and commitment to exceptional client service perfectly fit our company culture,” said Tim Ronda, CEO of Howden Tiger. “She and the other tremendous hires we’ve made into the US casualty division in the last 18 months are building a market-leading practice. By investing in our people, and providing the opportunity and freedom to excel, Howden Tiger is attracting a pipeline of talent that will lead us into the future, challenging the status quo, constantly innovating, and bringing the best of Howden to our clients.”

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Howden Tiger’s other managing director hires over the last 18 months include:

  • Weston Vosburgh, who joined in July 2023 to build out the company’s workers’ compensation practice and serve as a senior account executive for casualty lines
  • Chris Bilski, who joined the company in July 2023
  • Steven Hanke, who joined in March 2023
  • David Baruch, who joined in February 2023

Last week, Howden Tiger announced the appointment of Bhaskar Chattaraj as chief science officer. Last month, the company announced the appointment of David Shalders as chief operating officer.

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