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
2024.01 - 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
2015.04 - 2023.07
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
2016.01 - 2023.07
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
2004.03 - 2015.04
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
2000.03 - 2004.03
Senior broker for financial lines.
Liability claims Senior Broker
Aon Ltd
1998.03 - 2000.03
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
2024.01 - Current
CEO Latin America & Caribbean
Lions Gate Underwriting
2016.01 - 2023.07
CEO of BMS Latin America & Caribbean
BMS Group Ltd
2015.04 - 2023.07
Head of Reinsurance Business for Latin America
Howden Insurance brokers
2004.03 - 2015.04
Financial Lines Senior Broker
Marsh & McLennan
2000.03 - 2004.03
Liability claims Senior Broker
Aon Ltd
1998.03 - 2000.03
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
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