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Jose H. Astorqui

Jose H. Astorqui

Key Biscayne,USA

Summary

Jose H. Astorqui is a recognized leader in the International Reinsurance industry where he has developed most of his professional career in Madrid, London and Miami. Mr. Astorqui has a fierce entrepreneurial spirit and is adept at working cross borders and leading multi-cultural teams with an extensive network of clients and contacts in Latin America, Caribbean, UK, USA and Spain. Jose is a history aficionado and water sports enthusiast and since 2008 is based in Miami (USA) with his family fulfilling his lifelong goal to live close to the Ocean.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

ATL INSURANCE & REINSURANCE BROKERS
01.2024 - Current

Founder, partner, president and CEO of ATL Latin American and Caribbean reinsurance operations and also retail operations in the USA. We provide to our clients a nimble, competitive an efficient approach to the international markets through our Miami, London and Madrid offices.

CEO of BMS Latin America & Caribbean

BMS Group Ltd
04.2015 - 07.2023

Established Latin American and Caribbean reinsurance broking operation for BMS Group, then a new provider in the region, specializing in all lines of reinsurance business handling an intermediated premium of circa USD 100 Mill. originated from more than 17 different territories.

CEO Latin America & Caribbean

Lions Gate Underwriting
01.2016 - 07.2023

Founder of this BMS Group backed MGA, achieved the Lloyd's of London coverholder status and negotiate binding authorities with both Lloyds and International Reinsurers for Financial Lines products and surety.

Head of Reinsurance Business for Latin America

Howden Insurance brokers
03.2004 - 04.2015

Initial Managing Director and developer of the Latin American reinsurance market for Howden Insurance Brokers, first from London between 2004 to 2008 and since 2008 in Miami setting up the offices from 2008 in Florida, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile, expanding the brand and entering into multiple contractual agreements with regional clients.

Financial Lines Senior Broker

Marsh & McLennan
03.2000 - 03.2004

Senior broker for financial lines.

Liability claims Senior Broker

Aon Ltd
03.1998 - 03.2000

Worked as a senior broker for liability claims.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LL.B) -

Universidad San Pablo CEU - Universidad Complutense
Madrid (Spain)

Master of Laws (LL.M) -

Instituto De Empresa Law School
Madrid (Spain)
1996

Lloyd's of London Insurance and Reinsurance Market Programme -

University of London
London (UK)
1999

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial, innovative and Visionary
  • Global perspective
  • Executive leadership and People Development
  • Market understanding
  • Business start up and alliances
  • Business Development

Additional Information

Trustee of the US National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

Member of the Madrid Bar Association.

Experience as board member in (re)insurance related entities in USA, Spain, Uruguay, Panama and Chile.

Alumni Instituto de Empresa Business School (Spain) and Jesuits Alumni.

Member of the Key Biscayne and Miami Kitesurf Associations.

3 children born in three different countries (Spain, UK, and USA)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/13/71
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: USA / Spanish
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

CEO

ATL INSURANCE & REINSURANCE BROKERS
01.2024 - Current

CEO Latin America & Caribbean

Lions Gate Underwriting
01.2016 - 07.2023

CEO of BMS Latin America & Caribbean

BMS Group Ltd
04.2015 - 07.2023

Head of Reinsurance Business for Latin America

Howden Insurance brokers
03.2004 - 04.2015

Financial Lines Senior Broker

Marsh & McLennan
03.2000 - 03.2004

Liability claims Senior Broker

Aon Ltd
03.1998 - 03.2000

Bachelor of Law (LL.B) -

Universidad San Pablo CEU - Universidad Complutense

Master of Laws (LL.M) -

Instituto De Empresa Law School

Lloyd's of London Insurance and Reinsurance Market Programme -

University of London
Jose H. Astorqui