CNA Hardy
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This publication confirmed the move in September
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The marine build in London is part of the carrier’s primary insurance expansion strategy.
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Berman will replace Ramesh Singh, who is leaving the business to head up financial lines at Aviva.
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The underwriters will focus on UK marine cargo and transport and logistics business.
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Jonathan Powell was previously head of Lloyd’s P&C at CNA, before joining the broker’s non-marine treaty team.
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Staff turnover remains elevated across marine classes amid a battle to secure talent.
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The executive oversaw lines of business including management liability, financial institutions and healthcare.
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CEO Nick Tye told this publication earlier this month that the company was planning a financial lines launch.
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The carrier has made appointments in Cologne, Milan, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
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The carrier retains its appetite for the class of business - which has undergone a substantial re-rating since 2018.
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The appointments come following the exit of underwriter Matthew Howard-Coombe to Starr.
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Clubs including Arsenal, Aston Villa and Leicester City are claiming against insurers.
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