Beat Capital-backed Brace bolsters property underwriting with TMK’s DavisBrace Underwriting, the London-based MGA backed by Beat Capital Partners, has expanded its underwriting capabilities with the appointment of Michael Davis.
Ex-Besso CEO Colin Bird joins London MGA Altus as chairLondon market veteran Colin Bird has re-emerged as a non-executive director and chairman of ambitious London MGA start-up Altus Underwriting, The Insurer can reveal.
Trisura names Grant CUO among raft of leadership appointmentsToronto-based specialty insurance provider Trisura Group has made a series of senior management appointments across the organisation, including the promotion of Richard Grant to chief underwriting officer.
RSA bolsters delegated authority business with Arc Legal’s WrightRSA Insurance has bolstered its delegated authority business with the appointment of Alex Wright as senior partnership manager for MGA and schemes.
Hadron hires Accredited Europe CEO as R&Q talent exodus continuesColin Johnson is expected to join Altamont Capital’s nascent hybrid insurer Hadron as it builds a UK platform following the acquisition of Folgate Insurance earlier this year, Program Manager can reveal.
Accredited Europe CEO Johnson steps downColin Johnson has stepped down as CEO of fronting carrier Accredited Europe after more than six years in the role.
TIH brings in Brown & Brown’s Conway as CFOTIH has appointed Mike Conway as CFO, with the executive joining from Brown & Brown where he was most recently chief accounting officer and corporate controller.
Soria to join Ledgebrook from BMS Re as head of strategyBMS Re’s head of new business solutions and co-head of casualty broking Erik Soria is set to join expansive MGA client Ledgebrook as head of strategy, The Insurer can reveal.
MGA Fiducia hires Zurich’s Hall to grow marine cargo, freight and fine art facilitiesBP Marsh-backed specialty MGA Fiducia has appointed Zurich’s Mike Hall as senior development underwriter in its marine cargo, freight liability and fine art and specie facilities to support UK and European brokers.
PI MGA Kova expands with Newson and Patten hiresUK MGA Kova Professions has expanded with the addition of Celeste Newson as head of professional indemnity and Keeley Patten as senior underwriter.
MGA Casper names Argenta’s Blomfield head of operationsCasualty-focused MGA Casper Specialty UK has continued its build-out with the hire of Jacob Blomfield as head of operations.
Hagerty names Plymouth Rock’s Briglia as president of insuranceClassic car MGA Hagerty has hired Plymouth Rock Assurance's Jeff Briglia as president of Insurance.
Ryan Specialty promotes Pouliot to RSUM chief reserving officerRyan Specialty has appointed Derek Pouliot as chief reserving officer for Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers.
Descartes names James UK and Ireland commercial directorParametric-focused MGA Descartes Underwriting has appointed Matthew James as its new commercial director for the UK and Ireland, based in London.
Dual names Allianz’s Sayce head of emerging productsDual, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has appointed Scott Sayce as head of emerging products.
Pine Walk’s Itasca MGA names John as CEOAviation-focused Itasca MGA – part of Fidelis’ Pine Walk platform – has appointed Gareth John as CEO and director.
Axa XL’s Hughes exits to launch Agile Syndicate 2427’s marine businessAxa XL’s head of hull for the UK and Lloyd’s David Hughes has resigned to join Agile Underwriting Syndicate 2427 as part of the Australian MGA’s launch into the marine market.
Former Everest reinsurance head Doucette joins AmyntaFormer Everest Group reinsurance head John Doucette has made his return to the industry after joining MGA platform Amynta Group to spearhead the launch of a new unit called Amynta Risk Solutions.
Jones Birdsong brings in motorsport specialist Mowan from Aon’s K&KSpecialty Program Group’s motorsports-focused Jones Birdsong Insurance Services business has hired Matt Mowan from Aon-owned K&K Insurance Group.
Specialty MGA UK adds Wingett as senior underwriter for agricultureLondon-based Specialty MGA UK has hired Jonathan Wingett as senior underwriter for agriculture.