AIG’s Turpin Joins Arch Insurance as Head of U.S. Property

Valerie Turpin has joined Arch Insurance as executive vice president and Head of U.S. Property. She succeeds Michael Kmetz, who has taken a different role within the firm.

In this position, Turpin will have oversight of both the Excess and Surplus Property and U.S. Retail Property divisions. She reports to Michael Price, executive vice president and chief underwriting officer of Arch Insurance Group Inc.

Turpin joins Arch Insurance from American International Group (AIG), where she most recently served as senior vice president, Midwest Property and Special Risks, and managed a book of retail and wholesale business. Before joining AIG, she held a number of senior roles as a risk engineer and underwriter in both the U.S. and European markets.