Energy

The business is formed out of the existing Thomas Miller Specialty Offshore team.

Pine Walk MGA Kersey Specialty pivoted to renewables at the start of this year.

The promoted employees have all been with BHSI’s Singapore offices for years.

The downstream market is expected to soften in the second half of the year.

The executive said losses in the Middle East had “sent shockwaves” through the market.

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Smith joins from QBE Insurance, where he spent over 13 years.

The downstream market is also starting to soften after a “massive influx” of premium income.

The broker said achieving profitability “remains challenging” for insurers.

Staff movement in energy has been more active than any other class of business this year.

WTW has also recruited Marsh’s Thomas Burrows and Rupert Mackenzie recently.

The move comes amid elevated personnel movement in the energy sector.