Prime Highlight
- Specialist insurer CFC has named Justin Camara as chief executive officer of CFC USA as it accelerates growth in the US market.
- The appointment underscores CFC’s strategy to strengthen leadership and expand its specialty insurance operations in the United States.
Key Facts
- Camara will assume the role in the first quarter of 2026 and report to group CEO Louise O’Shea, replacing the interim leadership structure.
- CFC operates in 90 countries, offers more than 60 specialty products, and generates nearly half of its business from the US.
Background
Specialist insurer CFC has appointed Justin Camara as chief executive officer of CFC USA, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its expansion in the United States. The London and New York-based insurer said Camara will take up the role in the first quarter of 2026 and will report to group CEO Louise O’Shea.
Camara replaces the interim leadership structure introduced earlier this year after the departure of former CEO Shannon Groeber. During the transition period, Michael Brunero served as managing director for CFC USA.
O’Shea said Camara’s appointment reflects CFC’s strong focus on growing its US operations. She highlighted his deep specialty insurance experience and his proven ability to build and scale businesses as key strengths that align with CFC’s entrepreneurial culture.
Camara joins CFC from Aspen Insurance Group, where he most recently worked as executive vice president and portfolio director for financial and professional liability. In this role, he managed a large specialty portfolio across both US and international markets. He has nearly three decades of industry experience, including senior leadership roles at Great American and Liberty Mutual. Earlier in his career, he worked at AIG in New York.
His move comes despite Aspen’s long-standing partnership with CFC, having supported its managing general agent portfolio since 2014 and currently backing multiple business lines.
Commenting on his appointment, Camara said he was excited to join a company known for innovation, strong customer focus and an ambitious growth agenda. He added that expanding in the US will be a key priority in the coming years.
CFC is widely known for its leadership in cyber insurance and now offers more than 60 specialty products across 30 lines. The company operates in 90 countries, with nearly half of its business coming from the US.
The appointment follows CFC’s recent $1.7 billion debt refinancing, which the company said strengthens its financial position and supports future global expansion.
