Ex-Munich Re Syndicate group head strikes to Casper Specialty as senior FI underwriter

Former Munich Re Syndicate group head of economic traces Nick Kirk has been appointed as senior monetary establishments (FI) underwriter for Casper Specialty UK Restricted, a managing basic agent (MGA) specializing in casualty insurance coverage.

Kirk’s addition is a strategic transfer by Casper because it goals to strengthen its group and develop its operations in its first yr.

As per his LinkedIn, Kirk brings a wealthy background in insurance coverage underwriting to Casper. Earlier than his tenure at Munich Re Syndicate, Kirk’s profession within the insurance coverage sector was intensive, together with over 20 years at Canopius, the place he served as head of casualty & FinPro. His trade involvement is marked by management roles reminiscent of chairman and deputy chairman of the IUA Bankers Underwriting Group, together with being a longstanding member of the FI LMA panel.

Casper, which commenced operations in the beginning of 2023, stands as an impartial entity affiliated with Miller, a distinguished impartial specialist re/insurance coverage dealer. The MGA additionally enjoys capability help from Argenta, bolstering its market capabilities.

“As a newly fashioned MGA, Casper has important progress aspirations, and I’m excited by the chance to be a part of an impartial underwriting enterprise. Having already expanded its capability and moved into Europe, I sit up for becoming a member of an entrepreneurial group and supporting the enterprise in empowering a number of the most gifted underwriters out there,” Kirk stated.

“I’m delighted to be welcoming Nick to Casper. Nick is a acknowledged lead underwriter and his deep expertise in Monetary Establishments and the broader casualty enviornment will likely be an important asset to the group. His popularity for technical excellence, diligence and integrity has constructed him a devoted dealer following and a robust portfolio of companies. The casualty market immediately is being impacted by a variety of dynamics, and Casper’s goal is to allow carriers to entry enticing alternatives by means of market-leading underwriters reminiscent of Nick,” Casper CEO Bradley Knight stated.

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