Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s Expands Team; Hires Five Execs

Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has made five appointments to its corporate, mid-market and regional distribution teams as the UK non-life insurer continues its expansion drive.

The corporate team has been strengthened by the appointments of Clive Rogers, as a casualty underwriter (corporate). He was previously a casualty manager at CNA. In addition Teresa Barrett, previously manager, property department at Allianz Global Risks, has joined Mitsui as a property underwriter (corporate). Gudrun Leisse, previously manager of the general international property portfolio at CV Starr Tech, Starr Underwriting Agents Ltd (Lloyd’s), has also been appointed as a property underwriter (corporate).

Mitsui’s mid-market operation has also been enhanced by the appointment of Michelle Cole, previously senior underwriter, London region, at Fusion Insurance Services, as a mid-market London underwriter.

In addition, as part of the insurer’s recently announced plans to widen its distribution base, it has appointed Michael Turvey as regional underwriter in Manchester. He joins Mitsui from Liberty Insurance Company where, as regional casualty manager, he worked closely with brokers across the Northwest, Yorkshire, East Midlands and the Northeast.

Andrew McKee, CEO of Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s commented: “We are delighted to welcome these five industry specialists to our team. This recruitment drive not only demonstrates our commitment to delivering excellent levels of service to both brokers and clients across all lines of business, but also will also enable Mitsui Sumitomo to begin widening its regional distribution footprint.”

Source: Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s

Topics Excess Surplus Underwriting Lloyd's