Several key players in the UK insurance market have announced senior appointments across underwriting, actuarial, and portfolio leadership roles, signalling continued investment in specialist talent and strategic growth.
Arch Capital Group Names New Active Underwriter at Lloyd’s
Arch Capital Group has appointed Ondine Bourrut Lacouture as the new active underwriter of Arch Syndicate 1955 at Lloyd’s, succeeding Simon Williams, who has held the role since Arch acquired the syndicate in 2019. Lacouture brings a wealth of experience to the position, stepping into a pivotal role at a time of significant growth for the syndicate.
Williams will continue in his role as Chief Strategy and Distribution Officer for Arch Insurance International, a position he has held since 2018. Under his leadership, Arch’s insurance and reinsurance operations have more than tripled Syndicate 1955’s stamp capacity. The syndicate now serves as a key diversified platform for Arch and its affiliated third-party capital.
Earlier this month, Arch Insurance International also appointed Stephen Convery as Senior Construction Underwriter. Convery will be responsible for expanding the insurer’s global construction portfolio, which focuses on large and complex risks.
ERS Consolidates Motor Leadership Under Chris Wilson
Specialist motor insurer ERS has promoted Chris Wilson to Head of Fleet and Commercial Motor. The move consolidates leadership of both business lines under a single role, following the recent appointment of Scott Tillbrook as active underwriter.
Wilson, who joined ERS in 2014, has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s fleet underwriting strategy. His expanded remit now includes oversight of the commercial motor portfolio, which spans transportation, courier, specialist commercial vehicle, taxi, minibus, and coach & bus segments.
ERS provides access to these offerings via its eTrade platform, enabling brokers to quote, adjust policies mid-term, and renew coverage 24/7. More complex or non-standard risks are referred to underwriters for bespoke solutions.
In addition, ERS has promoted Annie Ward to Head of Bespoke Personal Lines and Agriculture, further strengthening its leadership team across specialty lines.
Broadstone Expands Actuarial Expertise with Senior Hire
In a separate development, consultancy Broadstone has appointed Rob Kerry as Actuarial Director within its Insurance, Regulatory and Risk division. Kerry joins the life insurance team, which provides actuarial and advisory services to insurers, regulators, and other market participants.
Kerry brings over 40 years of industry experience, having held senior roles at Equitable Life, Pearl Assurance, and Aviva. Most recently, he served as Chief Actuary at Utmost Life and Pensions, where he played a key role in the firm’s entry into the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market.
