Canopius Group, a global specialty and P&C re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Greg Kuchinski as US Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 9 September 2026.
Based in New York, Kuchinski will report to Sam Harrison, CUO at Canopius Group, and incoming Canopius US CEO Nadine Moore. He will join the US Executive Committee, supporting the continued growth and underwriting excellence of the business in a strategically important market.
Kuchinski brings extensive experience across the US P&C and specialty insurance market.
He joins Canopius after more than 17 years at AIG, where he most recently served as Chief Underwriting Officer, North America Property, responsible for portfolio strategy, profitability, and underwriting growth across a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
Earlier roles at AIG included leadership positions spanning retail property, large limits underwriting, energy, and engineering risks.
Harrison commented, “Greg brings deep experience, a strong track record of underwriting leadership and a highly regarded reputation within the industry. His expertise in portfolio management, underwriting discipline and market-leading execution will be invaluable as we continue to focus on winning in areas where we can differentiate ourselves and create a sustainable competitive advantage in the market.”
Lindsay Astor, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy at Canopius Group, added, “We are delighted to welcome Greg to Canopius. He will help drive the next phase of Canopius’ US growth strategy, building on the Group’s investment in the region and supporting its ambition to lead in areas where it has a clear competitive advantage.”
Kuchinski said, “I am thrilled to be joining Canopius’ US business at such an exciting point in its development. I am looking forward to leading an already successful group of underwriters and working alongside talented colleagues across the globe. Together, we have a tremendous opportunity to build on the strengths of the business and continue delivering outstanding outcomes for clients and brokers in the US.”
