Dale Underwriting Partners

The pair hail from Dale Underwriting and Axa XL, respectively.

Dale Underwriting recently pulled out of standalone offshore energy business.

The carrier said the decision reflected its commitment to portfolio discipline.

Peter Cordell will join Syndicate 1729 in January.

The carrier posted significant growth in 2024, with GWP up 30% to $493mn.

BP Marsh has taken a 25.5% stake in the energy-transition business.

He joins from Berkley Re and previously had a long stint at Talbot.

This publication revealed last month that some of Westfield’s financial lines team had resigned.

The executive said volatile losses made underwriting the class less predictable.

Listen in as Dale Underwriting's CEO Duncan Dale discusses expansion plans following landmark CVC deal and gives his views on the casualty market. Dale also outlines his ambition to partner with third parties through the company's managing agency.

Will Curran is moving into broking after a career in underwriting, mostly at Tokio Marine Kiln.

Will Curran joined the Lloyd's syndicate earlier this year.