Brit Ltd, the global specialty re/insurer, has appointed Stephen Quinton as Class Underwriter for Kidnap and Ransom (K&R), effective 3rd September 2018.
Quinton joins Brit from Travelers Syndicate Management, where, as Head of Accident & Special Risks for Travelers Syndicate 5000, he managed a team writing a diverse portfolio that included marine piracy, K&R, and extortion risks on a global basis.
He has been underwriting with Travelers Syndicate 5000 (previously St Paul at Lloyd’s) since 1994 and successfully launched and led its K&R portfolio of business in 2000.
Quinton began his career as a claims and reinsurance technician, holding a number of positions at Cassidy Davis Insurance Group, Prudential Assurance, and Motor Owners Mutual.
In his new role, he will report to Andrew Bowers, Divisional Director for Accident and Health (A&H) at Brit.
Matthew Wilson, Brit’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commented on the appointment: “We are pleased to announce the hire of yet another market-leading specialist underwriter by Brit.
“Adding high quality underwriters underpins Brit’s growth strategy and Stephen’s extensive experience of both underwriting and crisis response makes him well placed to add value for our clients in the K&R space. We believe that Stephen will be a great asset to our well-regarded A&H team and look forward to him joining.”
