Beazley has announced the appointment of Alessandro Lezzi as group head of cyber risks. In this newly created role, Lezzi will report directly to Paul Bantick, the group chief underwriting officer, and will lead Beazley’s global cyber risk initiatives.
Lezzi has been a key figure at Beazley for over a decade, previously serving as head of international cyber. During this time, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s international cyber portfolio. His promotion underscores Beazley’s commitment to leveraging internal talent to maintain its leadership in specialty insurance.
Recent Leadership Changes
Lezzi’s appointment follows a series of leadership changes at Beazley. Earlier this year, Paul Bantick was promoted to group chief underwriting officer, while Bethany Greenwood was appointed as chief executive of Lloyd’s managing agency, Beazley Furlonge Limited. Both assumed their new roles in October following the retirement of Bob Quane.
In addition to her new responsibilities, Greenwood serves as chair of Beazley’s London wholesale management committee and continues to lead the group’s specialty risks division. Based in Beazley’s Boston office, Greenwood brings extensive industry experience to her leadership role. Meanwhile, Bantick, who has been with Beazley’s UK operations since 2005, will continue to oversee the cyber risks division until Lezzi formally takes over.
Beazley CEO Adrian Cox noted Bantick’s contributions, saying, “Paul is an outstanding insurance leader. He has driven the growth of our own cyber business and been a leader in the ongoing development and maturation of the marketplace.”
Cox also expressed gratitude to Bob Quane for his significant contributions to Beazley, particularly his focus on climate risk and the growth of the property business.
With these leadership transitions, Beazley continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in specialty insurance, particularly in the evolving cyber risk landscape.
