Arch Insurance Australia (Arch), a subsidiary of Arch Capital Group and a provider of speciality insurance products and services, has appointed Fariha Neda as Northern Region Executive Assurance Underwriting Manager, effective immediately.
In her role, Neda will oversee the underwriting activities across the northern region Executive Assurance portfolio, providing a range of liability solutions, including directors & officers, management liability, and financial institutions.
Arch’s northern region encompasses New South Wales, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory.
She will be based in Sydney, and reports to Louise Lumley, Head of Executive Assurance.
Most recently, Neda served at FN Insurance Advisory as the Managing Director. In the past, she has also held senior underwriting roles at CFC and CGU Insurance and broking roles at Arthur J. Gallagher and Aon Risk Services.
Lumley commented on the appointment, “We are delighted to have Fariha join the executive assurance team. She brings wide-ranging financial lines experience and strong regional broker relationships to the role.
“Her broad knowledge across management liability and D&O will be invaluable in supporting our brokers and clients through tailored solutions and enhanced service across the Northern Region.”





