Acrisure Re, the reinsurance division of world insurance coverage dealer Acrisure, introduced on Thursday the passing of Ian Wicks (pictured), its government vice chairman. Wicks was 66.

“It’s with nice disappointment that we share the sudden passing of our expensive pal and colleague, Ian Wicks,” the corporate wrote in its LinkedIn publish. It lauded Wicks’ monitor report within the insurance coverage sector, having served within the trade as a dealer for nearly 50 years. He was praised for his enterprise acumen and folks expertise.

“He was a person of the utmost integrity and we’re honored to have witnessed his exemplary character in motion. He will likely be remembered for his heat persona and his skill to loosen up any room,” the assertion stated in conclusion. “Our deepest sympathies exit to Ian’s household and associates, and will his reminiscence be a supply of consolation to all who had been lucky sufficient to have crossed paths with him. Relaxation in peace, Ian. You can be dearly missed.”

Wicks joined Acrisure Re in 2021, along with his appointment to the place of government vice chairman, which was described as involving a broad strategic function. He thereafter joined the London-based casualty workforce. His hiring was described as a part of Acrisure Re’s plans to bolster the casualty workforce in addition to develop the corporate’s footprint in third-party traces.

Previous to becoming a member of the reinsurance firm, he served at Ed Broking as chair of its non-marine reinsurance unit, specializing in casualty reinsurance. He additionally beforehand took on management roles at Harman, Wicks & Swayne, Willis Re, and JLT Re.

He began his profession within the insurance coverage trade as a reinsurance dealer at Fenchurch Reinsurance Brokers Ltd, remaining within the firm for nearly 10 years.

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