Ironshore Inc. has appointed Joe Roberts as the company's chief financial officer. Mr. Roberts will be responsible for the management and oversight of all financial aspects of Ironshore's worldwide activities, reporting directly to Kevin H. Kelley, chief executive officer of Ironshore. He will be based in Ironshore's Bermuda head office.

“Ironshore is pleased to have Joe join our leadership team, as he is a highly regarded industry executive who is well-respected by colleagues within the financial services sector,” said Mr. Kelley. “We look forward to working with him as we continue to build and expand upon Ironshore growth strategies in global markets.”

Most recently, Mr. Roberts was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited. Prior to joining Alterra in 2002, Mr. Roberts served as vice president of finite underwriting for Overseas Partners Re Ltd. and also held various management positions with KPMG Bermuda from 1994 to 2001. Mr. Roberts began his career in public accounting in 1987, before moving to the London office of Moore Stephens in 1989. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.