MS Amlin promotes Wilson to Head of Outwards Reinsurance

MS Amlin has promoted Sarah Wilson to Head of Outwards Reinsurance, a role which will see her guide the strategic direction of the company’s reinsurance buying, potentially influencing engagement within the ILS market, particularly through the firm’s Phoenix Re sidecars.

In her new role, Wilson will report to Martin Burke, who serves as Chief Underwriting Officer of the Lloyd’s global insurer and reinsurer.

Wilson joined MS Amlin in September 2022 as Outwards Reinsurance Department Manager before later being promoted to Co-Lead of the firm’s Outwards Reinsurance function in March 2024.

In her new role, Wilson will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of MS Amlin’s Outwards Reinsurance function.

She will oversee the design and placement of MS Amlin’s reinsurance programmes, portfolio optimisation, and counterparty engagement across the Group’s global platforms.

By working closely with MS Amlin’s underwriting teams in London, Dubai, and Singapore, Wilson will ensure the reinsurance strategy remains aligned with the firm’s risk appetite, capital objectives, and long-term profitability.

As mentioned, by guiding the strategic direction of MS Amlin’s reinsurance purchasing, this suggests that Wilson will possess some degree of influence over any interactions within the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market, a sector that MS Amlin aims to further expand in through the utilisation of its Phoenix Re sidecar vehicle.

Earlier this month, MS Amlin confirmed the expansion of its Phoenix Re securitized sidecar vehicle, lifting it to $115 million for the 2026 underwriting year.

Overall, Wilson brings more than two decades of industry experience towards her new position at the firm.

Before she joined MS Amlin, Wilson spent 20 years at Tokio Marine Kiln, where she worked within the treaty underwriting team, and eventually progressed to Reinsurance Inwards Treaty Department Manager in 2017.

Commenting on her new role, Wilson said: “I am excited to step into this role as we begin 2026. As the market continues to navigate geopolitical volatility and structural change, disciplined reinsurance strategy, strong partnerships, and a clear focus on risk are more important than ever. I look forward to continuing to work closely with my team and the entire business to support MS Amlin’s underwriting ambitions in the year ahead.”

Martin Burke, Chief Underwriting Officer, MS Amlin, added: “Sarah’s promotion reflects both her leadership capabilities and MS Amlin’s commitment to creating an environment where talent can develop and thrive. She has played a central role in building a highly capable Outwards Reinsurance team. As the market moves on from the January 1 renewals, experienced leaders who understand both the technical and people dimensions of reinsurance are critical, and Sarah is exceptionally well placed to lead the function into 2026.”