AmWINS Names QBE’s Crane to Succeed Murphy As Head of THB, International Division

Specialty insurance wholesaler AmWINS Group said that Matthew Crane will succeed Frank Murphy as chief executive officer of THB Group and president of the International division of AmWINS, effective once Crane’s existing contractual terms are met later this year.

THB is a specialist international reinsurance and insurance broking and risk management firm. Headquartered in London, THB serves clients and markets in North America, the U.K. and across the globe through a network of offices worldwide.

In his new role, Crane will oversee a global platform that represents more than $2 billion in premium placed. Murphy, who has served as CEO of THB since 2009 and president of the International division of AmWINS since 2012, will transition into a new role as a senior strategic advisor to AmWINS and remain on the AmWINS executive committee.

“THB has experienced incredible growth over the last eight years, and we anticipate that this expansion will continue,” said Scott M. Purviance, CEO of AmWINS.

Since its partnership with AmWINS in 2012, THB has doubled its annual premium placed to more than $2 billion and is now the largest independent wholesale broker in the London market, according to the company.

An industry veteran, Crane has been with QBE Insurance Group for more than 14 years. He has held a number of senior management positions at QBE and most recently served as executive director, Market Management for QBE, where he was responsible for sales, distribution, client management, and risk management for all QBE Europe insurance activities. Crane began his career at Ensign Syndicate 980 serving in a variety of roles, including deputy underwriter.