Start with the exposure or capital question

The most useful first message would describe the exposure or capital question that has led your board to look for another director. A sentence on ownership, whether mutual, cooperative or listed, and on the committee you have in mind would help me judge quickly whether I am suited. If the question concerns a storm season, a reinsurance renewal or a change of ownership, a general description is enough at this stage; I would not expect loss data or counterparty names before a confidentiality agreement is in place. Because I remain an executive at Ostervale, any appointment would need its consent and a check of relationships with insurers, reinsurers and agencies. I am glad to speak with a chair, a nominating committee member or a search firm acting for the board. Policy, claims or agency enquiries should go directly to Ostervale's service teams.