MS Amlin names new head of reinsurance

MS Amlin has formally introduced Sam Geddes as its new head of reinsurance & deputy chief underwriting officer (CUO), pending regulatory consent.

Geddes will lead the reinsurance groups for the agency, which contribute to roughly a 3rd of the corporate’s premium earnings. He may also preserve his position as deputy CUO and turn into a member of the corporate’s government committee.

Having joined MS Amlin in April 2021, Geddes brings over 20 years of worldwide market experience to his new place, with vital expertise in Hong Kong and New York.

His profession additionally features a stint as deputy energetic underwriter at Everest International Markets, beginning in 2016, and prior senior roles at Kiln Syndicate 510 and MSIG Syndicate 3210.

Geddes, who beforehand served as head of property & allied traces at MS Amlin, will assume his new tasks instantly, persevering with to report back to Martin Burke, the chief underwriting officer.

“Sam brings such data and expertise in management to our reinsurance division, and having had such a optimistic influence on our property division, I do know beneath his steering the group will thrive,” Burke stated.

New head of property for MS Amlin

The emptiness left by Geddes might be crammed by Simon Morgan, who was beforehand head of property delegated authority at MS Amlin. Morgan will oversee the corporate’s property division, which encompasses business property “D&F,” property binders, and auto.

Morgan, who joined MS Amlin in September 2022, brings greater than 20 years of expertise within the property market. He arrived at MS Amlin from Hiscox, the place he managed a $500 million portfolio as divisional director for property throughout his 15-year tenure.

Earlier than Hiscox, Morgan additionally served as a property underwriter at Kiln.

“Simon’s appointment is equally optimistic, given his breadth of expertise, sector experience and the depth of each his dealer and shopper relationships,” Burke stated. “He has established a fame throughout the enterprise as an insightful and educated chief, and can proceed to construct on the inspiration created by Sam, during the last three years.”

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