Hampden Risk Partners’ Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s has announced two senior leadership appointments as the business advances its strategy as a follow-only syndicate.
Giancarlo D’Alessandro (pictured, left), currently head of portfolio underwriting, has been named active underwriter, while Leah Rose (pictured, centre) has been appointed syndicate CEO. Both roles remain subject to regulatory approval.
D’Alessandro, who joined the business in July 2024, will assume underwriting leadership from Chris Sharp (pictured, right). Sharp is expected to depart in early 2026 following the completion of the 2026 renewal cycle. Rose, who has served as general counsel and claims director since 2022, will now take responsibility for the broader operational and strategic direction of the syndicate.
Reinforcing a profitable follow-only model
Staff participation remains a key element of Syndicate 2689’s structure, with all employees required to commit capital alongside investors. D’Alessandro and Rose will continue to be supported by Asta, as well as non-executive strategic underwriting advisers Joe Battle and Mark Clements.
Growing appetite for specialist capital at Lloyd’s
The leadership changes come amid sustained demand for capacity partnerships, particularly in consortia and quota-share arrangements. Syndicate 2689 provides investors and capital providers with access to a diversified Lloyd’s portfolio, including risks that are not typically available through standard capital support channels.
According to the business, the appointments mark an important step in the continued evolution of its model, which aims to deliver stable returns by supporting lead carriers with a strong track record of underwriting performance.
