As BFIS scholars have graduated, returned to work in Bermuda and progressed with their careers, we have invited them to serve on various committees as well as mentoring new scholars and assisting with our outreach presentations in the schools.
BFIS SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR 2023
* New appointees ~ BFIS Scholar ^ BFIS Intern
FINANCE COMMITTEE
David Soutter (Chairman) – Chief Financial Officer – Zurich, Bermuda
Daniel Barker ~ – SVP Head of International Property – Validus
Stephen Bath – VP, Credit Underwriting – RenRe
Jane Bielby – Administrator – BFIS
Pam DaCosta – VP Group Investments – Aspen
Miguel DaPonte – EVP, Chief Wealth Management Officer – Clarien Bank
Angela Parry – (BFIS Volunteer)
MANDATE
- Exercise oversight and responsibility with respect to the Foundation’s material and strategic financial matters, including those related to investment policies and strategies, capital structure, etc.
- Monitor the performance of the Endowment Fund and make recommendations as necessary with regard to investment strategies.
- Liaise as necessary with the Foundation’s Investment Adviser.
- Advise and, as appropriate, make recommendations to the Board with respect to such matters.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Shellé Thompson ~ (Chair) – Head of Healthcare Bermuda – Allied World
Duranda Greene – President – Bermuda College
David Amaro ^ – Group Head of Legal – Aspen
Jonathan Ball ~^ – Underwriter – Property N. America – Antares Re
Jane Bielby – Administrator – BFIS
Stephen Jones ~ – VP, Professional Lines – Chubb
Andrew Osborne ~^ – VP, Head of Bermuda Healthcare – Liberty Mutual
Denzel Simons ~^ (Alumni Committee representative) – Senior Underwriter, Financial & Professional Lines – Relm
MANDATE
- Review scholarship criteria and awards and make recommendations to the Board.
- Select scholarship candidates to be interviewed.
- Conduct interviews for all selected candidates and reach a consensus on awardees and award amounts.
MENTOR NETWORK COMMITTEE
Victoria Cunningham (Co-Chair) – VP, Specialty Underwriting – Allied World Re
Robin Anderson ~^ (Co-Chair*) – Associate Head, Commercial Lines – BF&M
Jonathan Allen ~ – VP Financial Lines – Chubb
Jane Bielby – Administrator – BFIS
Teniko Eve ~^ – Underwriting Assistant – Ark Bermuda
Latonia Fray ~ – Assistant Underwriter – AIG
Shane Hollis ~ – Actuarial Associate – Athene Life Re
Laura Lister (nee Burns) ~^ – Corporate & ILS Counsel – Hamilton Group
Alex McMartin ^ – Underwriter, Excess Casualty – Sompo International
Kayla Petty * – Assistant Underwriter – Ascot Group
Jade Weaver *~ – Underwriter Management and Professional Lines – Canopius
Amon Wedderburn ~^ – Underwriting Trainee (Int’l. Property) – Convex Re
MANDATE
- Manage the BFIS Mentor Network programme to ensure that students and others requesting insurance career advice and guidance can have their expectations met.
- Encourage young insurance professionals to take on the role of Mentoring.
- Assign Mentors to students and others looking for a mentor.
- Provide opportunities for students and young professionals to network.
SCHOOLS OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Brittany DeFrias ~^(Chair) – Professional Lines Senior Underwriter – AXIS Specialty
Stephen Bath ~^ – VP, Credit Underwriting – Renaissance Re
Victoria Cunningham – VP, Specialty Underwriting – Allied World Re
Kimika Jackson * – Assistant Broker – Marsh
Tyler Kerr ~^ – Underwriter, Specialty/Financial Lines – Validus Re
Matt McPhail * – Vice-President – Fortitude Re
Christina Ratteray ~^ – AVP, Reinsurance – Hamilton
Kiara Somner ~^ – Operations Associate – Global Atlantic Re
Maurice Steede – Elec. Comms. Reg. Manager – Regulatory Authority
Makeba Tucker – Sr. Operations Analyst – Global Atlantic Re
Dominick Wright * – Underwriter – Lancashire
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE
Reem Bushara ~ (Co-Chair) – Senior Underwriter – Chubb
Meagan Stecko ~^ (Co-Chair) – Assistant Actuary – Chubb
Tare’ Brangman ~^ – Property Operations Manager – Everen Specialty
Kayleb Butterfield *~^ – Actuarial Graduate Trainee – Legal & General
Tatyana Butterfield ~^ – Underwriting Assistant – Argo Group
Helen Crisson ~^ – Actuary – Validus Re
Zya Fraser ~^ – Underwriting Assistant – Aspen
Dejanee Hill-Edwards ~^ (Treasurer*) – Assistant Underwriter – Arch Re
Mikayla Jacome ~^ – Staff Accountant – KPMG
Dominique Richardson ~^ – Senior Underwriter – Markel
Denzel Simons ~^ – Senior Underwriter – Chubb
Sinae Smith ~ – Actuarial Analyst – Legal and General
Assata Wedderburn – Senior Underwriter – Markel
MANDATE
The mission of the Committee is to serve as a platform for BFIS graduates and interns, who have progressed through the various programs, offered by BFIS and are now working in the insurance and reinsurance market, to network and develop skills relevant to their chosen disciplines.