Harry McNeil

1 week ago | insurancetimes.co.uk | Harry McNeil

‘This transaction builds on the momentum of our ongoing strategy targeting high-quality, niche specialty MGAs globally,’ says chief executiveOptio Group has acquired professional indemnity and management liability specialist Custodian Management. Custodian Management is an MGA that was founded in 2013 by managing director Zahid Naqvi. Naqvi will continue to lead the business under the Optio Group umbrella and said the move represented “an exciting new chapter” for the MGA.

1 week ago | insurancetimes.co.uk | Harry McNeil

‘Expanding our casualty operations is a core part of our strategy this year for sound diversification,’ global chief executiveSpecialty (re)insurance MGA Rokstone has launched a new UK and Ireland casualty division, appointing Lewis Goodearl as its head. The new division is backed by A rated Lloyd’s capacity and will focus on employers’ liability, public liability, contract works and property business.

1 week ago | insurancetimes.co.uk | Harry McNeil

‘These appointments further cement our leading position in the European and UK markets,’ says chief executiveLegacy insurance specialist DARAG Group has appointed Theo Wilkes as its new chief financial officer. Wilkes, who will be based in London, brings over 20 years of insurance market experience, having worked across the live and legacy sectors. Some 14 years of his career was spent with Enstar Group, with him most recently being group controller.

1 week ago | insurancetimes.co.uk | Harry McNeil

’It is a powerful example of how our platform is unlocking new possibilities to better serve our customers,’ says chief commercial officerEsure has launched an all-in-one app designed to digitise policy management and reduce the everyday admin burden for motorists. The new tool, launched in partnership with fintech platform Caura, enables customers to manage Esure motor and home insurance policies via a single app.

1 week ago | insurancetimes.co.uk | Harry McNeil

‘His impressive track record and deep sector expertise will further enhance TFP’s underwriting leadership,’ says director of underwritingThe Fidelis Partnership (TFP) has appointed Peter Welton as its new head of specialty. In his new role, Welton will help the London-based insurance firm expand its proposition across aviation, space and energy (re)insurance lines. He will report to John-Paul O’Hare, director of underwriting at TFP.