Cohen & Company, LLC announced the appointment of John Butler as a Managing Director, further strengthening the Company's capabilities in insurance related investments and asset management. Effective November 1, 2017, Mr. Butler will oversee the development of the Company's U.S. Insurance Asset Management Platform and Global ILS Program. With 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Butler joins the Company from Twelve Capital, a Swiss-based insurance specialist and asset manager, where he most recently served as Managing Partner and Head of Investment Management, as well as Chief Executive Officer of Twelve Capital's UK operations and President of its U.S. subsidiary.