Arch Insurance International appoints David Maher as chief information officer

Arch Insurance International appoints David Maher as chief information officer
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Hugh Sturgess Chief Executive Officer, Arch Insurance International | Arch Insurance

Arch Insurance International has promoted David Maher to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Maher will be responsible for overseeing the company's information technology strategy and infrastructure, focusing on adopting technologies that support an efficient and agile operating environment. He is based in London and reports to Ketan Motwani, Chief Operating Officer of Arch Insurance International, and Prashant Nema, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Maher joined Arch in 2024 as International Head of Delivery. Before joining Arch, he was General Insurance Head of Engineering at Lloyds Banking Group and brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector. His previous roles include senior digital and technology leadership positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Direct Line Group, WTW, and UBS.

Commenting on Maher's appointment, Motwani said: “David’s promotion to CIO is very well deserved. He brings a strong background in technology architecture and a proven ability to bridge the gap between business and technology. His expertise will be pivotal in further enhancing our technology environment to supports Arch’s strategic goals and deliver tangible, lasting business value.”

Nema added: “David has already played a key role in supporting the ongoing advancement of Arch’s IT ecosystem. His strategic mindset is invaluable in fostering an agile and scalable environment to drive our business forward.”

Arch Insurance International operates as part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., which includes its UK insurance operations as well as property & casualty insurance activities across Europe, Bermuda, and Australia. As of March 31, 2025, Arch Capital Group Ltd., listed on Nasdaq under ACGL and included in the S&P 500 Index, reported approximately $24.3 billion in capital through its subsidiaries providing insurance globally.

The company also issued a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements related to future events or performance that are subject to various risks such as market conditions, competition levels, regulatory changes or cyber threats. These statements reflect current assessments but actual results may differ significantly due to multiple factors outlined by the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.