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Vantage Group Enhances Leadership Team for Future Success

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its leadership by announcing a series of strategic promotions within its Reinsurance division and Partnership Capital platform. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to advancing its talent resources and capitalizing on the momentum in its private, collateralized Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) business.

The recent promotions signal a robust confidence from investors, particularly as Vantage successfully completes the deployment of approximately $1.5 billion in investor capital for the 2025 underwriting year, bolstering its reputation in the market.

Key Promotions Within the Reinsurance Division

One notable promotion is that of Josh Hall, now appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Property Catastrophe. This role, pending Bermuda immigration approval, will position him to manage complex risk portfolios, overseeing property catastrophe underwriting and guiding portfolio development in alignment with investor risk tolerances. His extensive experience since joining Vantage in 2021 equips him well for this leadership role. Hall’s assertion highlights the importance of understanding investor goals and building customized products to foster trust and achieve returns.

Alikeh Doyle has also been elevated to Assistant Vice President, Underwriter, Property Catastrophe. His contributions will be fundamental in evolving Vantage’s catastrophe strategy while underpinning a disciplined underwriting approach.

Growth Within Partnership Capital

In the realm of Partnership Capital, Brant Loucks has been promoted to Managing Director, Partnership Capital ILS. With this expanded role, Loucks will continue to steer Vantage’s platform growth while developing new business lines. His strategic leadership will enhance operational strategies to facilitate smoother investor onboarding and enforce robust reporting practices, ensuring seamless execution across portfolios. His journey since joining Vantage in 2024 has been crucial in fortifying operational infrastructure and community engagement.

Moreover, Brent Poliquin has been elevated to Senior Vice President, Portfolio Analytics. His focus on data-driven portfolio management and transparent communications with investors reinforces Vantage's commitment to maintaining clear, accountable, and effective portfolio strategies.

Vantage's Future Path

Chris McKeown, the Chief Executive Officer of Reinsurance, ILS, and Innovation, reflected on these promotions, emphasizing the depth of underwriting talent in Bermuda and the operational strength of Vantage as a unified entity supporting the Partnership Capital platform. He highlighted that this alignment with Vantage's long-term strategy champions investment in talent while driving consistent performance across various market cycles. According to McKeown, the collective expertise of Hall, Doyle, Loucks, and Poliquin is geared towards bolstering the already sizeable $4.5 billion of capital Vantage has deployed since 2023, offering disciplined performance and transparency that investors heavily value.

In conclusion, Vantage Group, established in late 2020 as a dynamic re/insurance partner, continues to innovate and navigate the complexities of the insurance landscape with a commitment to creativity, technological efficiency, and robust analytics. Their expert team provides distinctive views on client risks, ensuring that they remain competitive and relevant in an evolving market.

For further insights into their strategic developments and the latest credit ratings, visit Vantage Risk.