Blanch Appoints Vice Chair, Creates Office of The Chairman

Dallas-based E.W. Blanch Holdings announced the appointment of Kaj Ahlmann as vice chairman, an executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Ahlmann joins EWB with more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. He spent the past 12 years with Employers Reinsurance Corporation, the last six of which as chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Ted Blanch commented, "We are delighted to bring Kaj into this new position. His experience, stature and reputation in the industry, both domestically and internationally, will be of great value to our customers and our company as we continue to grow. We believe the potential for growth within the changing landscape of the global risk transfer industry is abundant and exciting."

Blanch said that to "further mobilize our opportunity for success," the company has created an Office of Chairman, which will be comprised of Ahlmann, Chris Walker, Rod Fox and Blanch.

E.W. Blanch Holdings is a provider of integrated risk management and distribution services, including reinsurance intermediary services, risk management consulting and administration services and primary distribution services.