Arch Insurance International has promoted Mike Bottle to managing director of its UK regional division, effective immediately.
In his new role, Bottle will oversee Arch’s network of regional offices across the UK and continue to manage strategy and distribution for the division.
He will collaborate with Stuart Danskin, director of underwriting, and Vicky Rowlay, national director of business transformation, to implement the company’s growth strategy. Bottle reports to Kirsten Valder, deputy CEO of Arch Insurance International. He previously served as senior vice president of strategy and distribution for the UK regional division, a position he has held since joining Arch in 2019. Before that, he was managing director of Axiom Underwriting Agency Limited.
This leadership change follows the retirement of Steve Bashford, who served as chief executive of the UK regional division.
Valder commented on the appointment, describing Bottle as a natural choice for the role, citing his market reputation and contributions to the division’s growth.
Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International, also acknowledged Bashford’s impactful six-year tenure.
Earlier this month, the firm made key promotions within its casualty division. Robin Hamilton has been named head of energy and marine liability, responsible for integrating the energy liability and marine liability teams and delivering combined solutions in these areas.
Tony Flatman, who remains head of marine liability, will continue to oversee underwriting and portfolio management for the marine liability sector. Hamilton reports directly to James Mecham, head of casualty.
