Chris Terry to Join Strategic Risk Solutions in April
The former Allianz executive will take over an advisory leadership role at the firm starting April 19, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in People
Strategic Risk Solutions has appointed Chris Terry as managing director and head of alternative risk transfer and risk strategy effective April 19, 2027. He will oversee the firm's structured reinsurance advisory client relationships.
Why it matters
The company is seeking to bolster its senior-level expertise within its risk advisory platform. This appointment is intended to support the ongoing expansion of its consulting and structured reinsurance capabilities.
Neil Campbell led the advisory client relationship division for five years before transitioning out of the role. Chris Terry is set to take over this existing book of structured reinsurance business.
The players
Chris Terry
He is the incoming managing director who previously served as the global head of underwriting for alternative risk transfer at Allianz Commercial.
Neil Campbell
He is the outgoing leader who held an advisory client relationship role at Strategic Risk Solutions for five years.
Strategic Risk Solutions
It is a firm that specializes in providing risk consulting and structured reinsurance services to its global clients.
Derek Bridgeman
He is a member of the European leadership team at Strategic Risk Solutions who will work closely with the new appointee.
The details
Chris Terry moves to the firm after previously serving as global head of underwriting for alternative risk transfer at Allianz Commercial. In his new position, he will collaborate with Derek Bridgeman and the European leadership team to help guide the firm's strategic direction.
Timeline
Neil Campbell held his advisory leadership role for five years between 2022 and 2027.
Chris Terry joins Strategic Risk Solutions on April 19, 2027.
Market Landscape
This move highlights the ongoing industry trend where firms are increasingly recruiting specialized underwriting talent to manage the growth of alternative risk transfer products. It positions the company to better compete for complex structured reinsurance mandates against larger global rivals.
The transition in leadership is an internal shift that is not expected to change current client pricing or service availability. Clients should anticipate continuity in the management of their existing structured reinsurance portfolios during the handover process.
The takeaway
Leadership changes often signal an upcoming shift in a firm's focus toward specific financial product categories. Stakeholders in the reinsurance sector should monitor new strategic directives that may emerge following this senior-level hire.
Further reading
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