Convex

The Stephen Catlin-led carrier is continuing to build its team as premium income expands.

The appointment comes after head of marine property and war Richard Tomlin exited the carrier in March.

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The carrier also improved its combined ratio by 55 points to 118% .

The marine underwriter first joined the carrier in 2020 after leaving long-standing employer Atrium.

Convex was one of the carriers to enter the contingency market following the major Covid-19 loss event.

The carrier has been targeted by activists whose claims it branded “inaccurate and misleading”.

The Stephen Catlin-led business will now be able to write business across the EEA from London.

Amelie Keeble-Buckle and Ellie Barr are set to join the Stephen Catlin-led carrier.

The status will allow the Stephen Catlin-led business to write US reinsurance without posting reinsurance collateral.

Senior contingency underwriter Luke Killeya has parted ways with Convex after having joined the carrier a year ago to help its launch into the contingency market, Insurance Insider understands.

Marsh has bolstered its upstream energy division with the appointment of Thomas Burrows from Convex, Insurance Insider has learned.