TAMPA, FL – January 16, 2025 – Juniper Re, LLC (“Juniper Re”), the specialist reinsurance broking arm of The Baldwin Group, is excited to announce its entry into the London market and the appointment of Nick Hawke as Head of Office. With over four decades of reinsurance experience in the London market, Nick is leading Juniper Re’s strategic expansion into this critical global hub.
London has long been a global hub in the reinsurance industry, known for its deep market expertise and creative capacity. By establishing a presence there, Juniper Re enhances its strategic position, unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation and furthering its ability to provide forward thinking solutions. This move also strengthens Juniper Re’s ability to serve its current and future clients with greater capacity, access to world-class talent, and a wealth of market insight.
In assuming the position of Head of Office for Juniper Re UK, Nick joins after an illustrious career that includes senior leadership roles at Guy Carpenter and Willis Re (now Gallagher Re), where he specialized in property treaty placements and led high-performing teams. Throughout his career, Nick has been instrumental in designing innovative reinsurance solutions and delivering complex placements for a diverse range of clients. His ability to navigate the challenges of the reinsurance market and consistently secure impactful client wins has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and industry leader. His deep-rooted understanding of market dynamics and relationships will enable Juniper Re to establish itself quickly and soundly in the London marketplace.
Jeff Irvan, President of Juniper Re, expressed his enthusiasm for this dual announcement: “Nick brings unparalleled expertise, decades of leadership experience, and an incredible network of relationships within the London market. His reputation for delivering creative reinsurance solutions and driving impactful results makes him the ideal leader to build Juniper Re’s London presence. Expanding into London is a major milestone
for us and reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of our clients. With Nick’s leadership and insight, I am confident we will establish a thriving operation that embodies Juniper Re’s values of collaboration, innovation, and creativity.”
On his new role, Nick Hawke shared his excitement: “Joining Juniper Re at this exciting stage of its journey is an incredible opportunity. The company’s rapid growth, innovative approach, and unwavering commitment to client success align perfectly with my own values. I’m thrilled to lead the effort to build a strong London presence and contribute to Juniper Re’s mission of delivering genuine impact. London is a unique and vital market in the global reinsurance landscape, and I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Juniper Re to develop creative, data-driven solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.”
Juniper Re’s entry into London follows several other strategic moves by Juniper Re, including the entry into Bermuda with the appointment of Chris Hayward as well as the recent hiring’s of Russ Wagner, Nick Pewter, and Becky Lucking, that coincided with expansions into the facultative, parametric, and Bermuda wholesale spaces respectively, and builds on the company’s success and growth since its founding in August 2023. With
its entrance into the London market under Nick’s leadership, Juniper Re continues to develop its reach and capabilities, with an objective of offering a comprehensive suite of reinsurance services across the globe.
About Juniper RE, LLC
Juniper Re, the brand name of Juniper Re, LLC and its affiliates, is a specialist reinsurance broker, comprised of talented and trusted professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in the reinsurance broking and the broader (re)insurance industry. Our team has extensive expertise across broking, analytics, client service, risk and compliance, and operational disciplines. We use a dynamic, analytical, and collaborative, cross-disciplined approach to deliver insightful counsel and solutions to our clients.
In the UK, Juniper Re is a trading name of Juniper Re UK, Ltd, which is an appointed representative of Servca Group Limited. Servca is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and its FCA registration number is 596006. Juniper Re UK is registered in England and Wales, its FCA registration number is 1021485, its registered company number is 16047805 and its registered office is 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, Camden WC1N 3AX. Juniper Re has offices in the United States, Bermuda, and United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.juniperre.com.
About The Baldwin Group
The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) (“Baldwin”) and its affiliates, is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than three million clients across the United States and internationally.
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