IRB Brasil Re has appointed Paul Conolly as its new vice president. Conolly spent four years in charge of large risk insurance at LIU, the special risks division of Liberty Mutual Group, and two years at Generali, where he helped the Italian group become a leader in large risks for Latin America. At IRB, Conolly will be working with Jos© Cardoso, who became president of the reinsurer in August.

The appointment has yet to be approved by Susep.