Brace Underwriting has announced the appointment of Tom Sambrook as head of underwriting.
According to the company, Sambrook will play an integral role in overseeing the underwriting strategy, market engagement and capacity partnerships. He will be based in London and will report to Adam Holberry, co-founder, and CEO.
Sambrook joins Brace from Hiscox, where he has held various roles since 2012. Most recently as an interim line underwriter within the Alternative Risk book – a diversified portfolio of MGA partnerships with coverage across multiple territories.
Holberry commented on the appointment, stating, “Tom is an excellent fit for Brace and his experience within the Alternative Risk space will be a significant boost to our broker, coverholder and capacity partnerships as we explore opportunities to strategically expand the business.”
“This appointment further represents Brace’s continued investment in market-leading talent, representing our commitment to building an exclusive number of diverse MGA relationships; each a niche sector specialist.”
“Tom’s appointment will allow us to further execute upon the significant opportunity that the market presents in 2023 and beyond.”
“His diverse experience makes him the perfect addition to the Brace leadership team and I look forward to working with him whilst we continue to provide the innovative solutions that our partners within the global multi-line MGA space require.”
The hire comes at a time of expansion for Brace, having appointed Glenn Dorr as its new Head of Distribution for North America in February this year. Like Sambrook, Dorr joined from Hiscox.
