Pol risk, credit & surety

des Cressonnières has worked for the carrier for 28 years.

The broker appointed Hines Associates for a strategic review in December.

Anna Woolley, Head of Construction for AXIS Global Markets, discusses how they’re tackling the challenges of mega projects, sustainability, and evolving risks in the construction insurance sector.

Andrew Tongue joins from Canopius, where he was deputy head of credit and political risk.

The French credit insurer has Apollo lined up as its managing agent.

It is understood that supporters include Munich Re and Brit.

Tim Watson most recently served as a senior credit and political risk underwriter.

The firm is seen as an outstanding competitor to larger rivals in credit and political risk.

He joins from Swiss Re, where he has spent the last 27 years of his career.

Sources said that Nacional would only consider a bid north of $150mn.

Increased interest follows ratings agency upgrades of Lloyd’s paper.

ASR’s UK-based division will be underwriting on behalf of ASR Syndicate 2454.