Arch Capital promotes Halgan, Schmeiser to lead global units
Arch Capital Group Ltd. promoted Jerome Halgan to CEO of Arch Global Reinsurance Group and Michael Schmeiser to CEO of Arch Global Mortgage Group. Both executives will continue to report to Arch President Maamoun Rajeh.

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Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced the promotions of Jerome Halgan to CEO of Arch Global Reinsurance Group and Michael Schmeiser to CEO of Arch Global Mortgage Group. Both executives will continue to report to Arch President Maamoun Rajeh. The leadership changes aim to strengthen the company's global platform and deliver long-term value for clients and shareholders.
Leadership Backgrounds
Halgan joined Arch in 2009 and has served as President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Arch Reinsurance Group since 2024. He previously served as CEO of Arch Re Bermuda since 2018. Schmeiser joined Arch in 2017 and has served as President and CEO of Arch U.S. Mortgage since 2019.
Strategic Focus
Rajeh highlighted the experience of both leaders, noting their consistent performance through market cycles. He emphasized their contributions to disciplined capital deployment and strong relationships. The appointments follow the recent expansion of Rajeh's role as President of Arch.
Reporting Structure
Arch Insurance North America CEO Matt Shulman and Arch Insurance International CEO Hugh Sturgess will continue to report to Rajeh. Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $26.9 billion in capital at March 31, 2026. It provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance worldwide through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
| Executive | New Role | Previous Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Halgan | CEO of Arch Global Reinsurance Group | President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Arch Reinsurance Group |
| Michael Schmeiser | CEO of Arch Global Mortgage Group | President and CEO of Arch U.S. Mortgage |
How will the elevation of Halgan and Schmeiser to global roles influence Arch Capital's strategy for expanding into emerging markets?
What specific changes in capital deployment priorities are expected under the new leadership structure?
Will these leadership shifts lead to any mergers and acquisitions activity to bolster the global reinsurance and mortgage platforms?

























