Accredited adds duo to group board

Global program manager Accredited Insurance Holdings has announced the appointments of Barbara Bufkin and Patricia Roufca to its group board as non-executive directors.

The company said that both bring deep experience and knowledge, following highly successful careers within the insurance industry.

Bufkin has held executive roles across reinsurance, specialty insurance, and wholesale distribution including at Guy Carpenter, Swiss Re, Hamilton Insurance Group, and Argo Limited, and as a Senior Advisor to Amwins. She currently serves as an Independent Director for Duck Creek Technologies, Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited, and Westfield Companies. Barbara also serves on the Advisory Board of Opterrix and is Chairwoman of the Association of Professional Insurance Women.

Roufca was most recently UK chief executive for Fidelis Underwriting, as well as group general counsel and director of strategic execution for Fidelis Insurance Holdings, playing a leadership role in its successful and landmark bifurcation. During her tenure at Fidelis, she was also group chief operating officer. Prior to this, she held various roles at Aspen Insurance including group head of Legal, having started her career as a corporate lawyer.

William Spiegel, chief executive of Accredited, commented: “I am thrilled to announce the appointments of Barbara and Patricia to our Group Board. As we seek to balance growth with rigorous risk management and strong governance, their highly relevant experience will bring fresh perspective and important insights to our Board. Alongside our recent senior executive appointments, this is a further demonstration of our focus on ensuring Accredited has the leadership, experience, and strategy to enable it to thrive over the long term.”

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