Ryan Cushway Takes UK Property and Casualty Leadership at Chaucer
Chaucer has appointed Ryan Cushway as head of UK property and casualty, effective immediately. Cushway moves to the specialty group from Sompo, where he served as head of international and UK casualty. He previously held senior roles at Aspen in similar classes, and worked earlier at Liberty Specialty Markets.
The appointment accompanies a fresh UK property and casualty build from Chaucer designed to deploy additional capacity for brokers.
Carsten Keune Launches Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in Poland
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has entered the Polish market and named Carsten Keune country manager for Poland. Keune will lead BHSI’s business in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.
Andreas Krause, head of DACH at BHSI, stated that Keune was well placed to establish the insurer’s presence in Poland. BHSI offers property, casualty, construction, energy, executive and professional lines, marine and multinational cover.
London brokers placing multinational risks with exposures in Poland or Central and Eastern Europe now have an additional capacity option for local policies and fronting arrangements through BHSI’s regional presence.
Kulchetan Sanga and Mark Potter Join Simply Business Leadership Team
Digital broker Simply Business has appointed Kulchetan Sanga as UK chief commercial officer alongside Mark Potter as managing director of its in-house managing general agent (MGA).
Sanga takes charge of partnerships, product strategy, and customer propositions after holding senior positions at price comparison sites and media organizations. Potter brings over 20 years of insurance industry experience, focused on scaling MGA and underwriting businesses and securing insurer and reinsurance capacity.
UK chief executive Julie Fisher noted that the in-house MGA remains a key driver of profitable growth and innovation. Simply Business reached one million UK customers earlier this year, expanding its customer base by more than 50% since 2020.
Darren Rowland Joins Gallagher Global Marine Practice for Hull and War Risks
Gallagher has appointed Darren Rowland as executive director of hull and war risks within its global marine practice in London. Rowland reports directly to Andrew James, managing director of marine.
Rowland brings over 40 years of marine broking experience to the role, joining from specialist Lloyd’s marine and energy broker ATL where he was lead marine broker for seven years. He previously worked for more than 20 years at Willis in senior marine broking roles in London and Hong Kong.
Andrew James emphasized that hull and war cover remains critical for the marine sector amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. “I have strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the sector, including ship owners, charterers and global insurance markets, which puts us in a great position,” Rowland said.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recent Insurance Appointments and Market Moves
What previous companies did Ryan Cushway work for before joining Chaucer?
Ryan Cushway previously served as head of international and UK casualty at Sompo. He previously held senior roles at Aspen in similar classes, and worked earlier at Liberty Specialty Markets.
What specific lines of coverage does Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance offer in Poland?
BHSI offers property, casualty, construction, energy, executive and professional lines, marine and multinational cover across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.
How much has the customer base of Simply Business grown since 2020?
Simply Business has grown its customer base by more than 50% since 2020, reaching one million UK customers earlier this year under UK chief executive Julie Fisher.
What is Darren Rowland’s background in marine insurance?
Darren Rowland brings over 40 years of marine broking experience. He joined from specialist Lloyd’s marine and energy broker ATL, where he was lead marine broker for seven years, and previously spent more than 20 years at Willis in senior marine broking roles in London and Hong Kong.