Barbican Insurance Group has announced the appointment of James Barrett as Underwriting Manager in its healthcare division, effective immediately.
Barrett joins Barbican from Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, where he most recently served as Vice President and Senior Underwriter in the healthcare (products and global markets) team, having joined the firm in 2011.
Prior to this, he worked at Chaucer Syndicates in the institutional healthcare liability team as an Assistant Underwriter.
Barrett has more than a decade of healthcare experience and has conducted business across both the U.S and international markets, working with an extensive range of clients and providing both medical professional liability and umbrella coverages.
“James is a highly experienced and respected underwriter in the healthcare arena. He combines excellent technical abilities with strong business acumen and portfolio management,” said Ondine Bourrut-Lacouture, Divisional Head of Accident, Casualty and Healthcare. “We are delighted he has agreed to lead our healthcare team.”
Barrett also commented: “Barbican have been an active player in the healthcare market for over 10 years. They have built a reputation for providing responsive solutions to help clients address some of the most complex and challenging risks.
“I am excited to be joining the team and look forward to playing my part in their continued success,” he added.
