R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced the appointment of Jeffrey (Jeff) Hayman as non-executive chairman of the company with immediate effect. Jeff's extensive industry experience makes him well placed to lead the Board as Non-Executive Chairman. He has spent nearly 40 years in the insurance industry with long tenures at The Travelers and American International Group, including as CEO of Global Consumer Insurance and President & CEO of AIU Far East Holdings.

In addition, Jeff was recently a Board member and committee chair of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. Following Jeff's appointment, William Spiegel will assume the role of Group CEO.