The global insurance brokerage has announced the addition of three senior professionals to its Bermuda office, signaling a continued commitment to the island’s thriving reinsurance market.

Under the new structure, former Lloyds‑based broker John M. Harper will serve as Global Head of Bermuda Operations, bringing over 25 years of experience in catastrophe risk and capital markets. Maria T. Lopez, a former GRAI executive, joins as Senior Managing Partner to lead the firm’s strategic growth initiatives across the Atlantic. Meanwhile, seasoned actuary and risk specialist Abdul K. Patel takes the role of Senior Vice‑President, focusing on product innovation and data analytics for Bermuda‑based clients.

The appointments reflect Fidelis’s strategy to deepen its local presence, a move that local regulators and industry players view as a boost to Bermuda’s reputation as a world‑class insurance centre. "These leaders will help us better serve the complex needs of our clients and further integrate Bermuda’s expertise into our global platform," a company spokesperson said.

With an increasing volume of reinsurance work heading through the island, the trio’s expertise is expected to strengthen Fidelis’s advisory capabilities and support the continued growth of Bermuda’s insurance sector.