Hamilton Insurance Group announced two new chair appointments within its Hamilton Global Specialty underwriting platform.
Dymphna Lehane (pictured above, left) will serve as chair of Hamilton Managing Agency (HMA) in the United Kingdom, effective November 1, and as independent non-executive director of Hamilton Insurance Designated Activity Company (HIDAC) in Ireland.
Karen Forte (pictured above, right) has been named chair of HIDAC, effective January 1, 2026, pending regulatory approval, and will continue as chair of the Audit Committee at HMA.
Lehane brings 35 years of experience in digital strategy and governance in the global insurance industry, including her time as global managing partner for insurance at Accenture. Forte, currently an independent non-executive director on the boards of both HMA and HIDAC, previously served as chief information officer and transformation lead at Allianz Ireland.
The company also reported the upcoming retirement of Peter Haynes, who has served as chair of HMA since 2015 and HIDAC since 2020. Haynes will step down on Dec. 31, 2025, after a decade of service that included guiding the company through significant growth and governance developments.
“Their expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to achieve our strategic goals, operate to the highest standard of governance and maintain our excellent culture within our insurance companies,” said Alex Baker, chief executive officer of Hamilton Global Specialty.
Baker also expressed gratitude to Haynes for his contributions, describing him as “an integral part of Hamilton Global Specialty’s transformation throughout his tenure.”
These board changes come alongside a series of leadership appointments across Hamilton’s global operations in 2025. Adrian Daws was named CEO of Hamilton Re, the Bermuda-based reinsurance division, succeeding Megan Graves, who will retire at the end of the year.
In addition to executive appointments, Hamilton expanded its board in May by adding Karen Green and David Priebe, both of whom bring significant experience in reinsurance and corporate strategy. The company also marked the retirement of long-serving board member Bill Freda, further evolving its governance structure to support future growth.
These leadership and board changes come as Hamilton reported strong financial results for the first half. The company’s earned premiums surpassed US$1 billion, with gross premiums written up 22% year-over-year to US$1.7 billion and net income reaching US$170.2 million.
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