Compre Appoints David Atkins as Deputy CEO

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Compre Group Holdings Limited announced the appointment of David Atkins to the newly created role of Deputy CEO, effective July 1st, subject to regulatory approval. Atkins, who joins from Premia where he served as COO for five years, will report to Group CEO Will Bridger and will be based in London. His responsibilities will encompass core group functions including operations, risk, actuarial, claims, and people, aiming to strengthen Compre's leadership capacity for managing scale and complexity as the company continues its growth trajectory.

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06 February 2026

 

Compre Appoints David Atkins as Deputy CEO

 

Compre Group Holdings Limited ("Compre"), the Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, today announces the appointment of David Atkins to the newly created role of Deputy CEO, subject to regulatory approval. Reporting to Group CEO Will Bridger, he will be based in London and is due to start on 1 July.

 

Atkins joins Compre from Premia, where he has served as chief operating officer for the past five years, with responsibility for operational delivery, integration and organisational effectiveness. Prior to Premia, he spent 17 years at Enstar, holding a number of senior leadership positions across operations, strategy and execution during a period of significant growth and evolution for the business.

 

The appointment strengthens Compre's leadership capacity to manage scale and complexity while maintaining disciplined execution and clear accountability.  In his role as deputy CEO, Atkins will be directly responsible for core functions across the group including operations, risk, actuarial, claims and people.   

 

Bridger said: "David brings deep experience of operating and scaling complex reinsurance platforms in our market. As Compre continues to grow, this appointment strengthens our leadership structure for the future, and I expect to be working hand in glove with David in driving the next phase of the group's strategic development. I am confident that David's experience will be a strong addition to the business and am excited about the opportunity to work together."

 

Atkins added: "Compre has a strong platform, clear strategy and a reputation for disciplined execution and client service. I am looking forward to joining the group and being a key part of the leadership team driving its further growth."

 

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For further information please contact:

David Haggie / Richard Adams / Olivia Thomson, Haggie Partners

compre@haggiepartners.com

+44 20 7562 4444

About Compre:

Compre is a global specialty reinsurance group providing capital and liability solutions on a prospective and retrospective basis. For more than 30 years Compre has acquired and managed portfolios across most classes of re/insurance - general liability, marine, motor liability, US APH and others - creating specialist reinsurance solutions and delivering excellence in liability management beyond pure risk transfer. Leveraging this expertise, Compre selectively underwrites prospective reinsurance through a range of specialist covers, including structured, whole account quota share and renewable multi-year treaties. Compre operates in Bermuda, Finland, Germany, Malta, the US, the UK and at Lloyd's.

www.compre-group.com  

 

 

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