Chaucer, the global specialty re/insurance firm has appointed industry veteran Alex Baker as Class Underwriter within its political violence and crisis management team.
Baker brings a deep degree of expertise towards his new role, having previously worked at AXA XL (Catlin) for thirteen years where he specialised in underwriting Terrorism and Political Violence risks.
In his new role, Baker is expected to lead the delivery of the teams growth strategy and portfolio management across the US market.
Addressing his appointment, Baker said: “I’m delighted to be joining Chaucer and greatly look forward to working alongside the firm’s extremely talented individuals in driving the business forward.”
Harriet Sharp, Head of Political Violence and Crisis Management at Chaucer, commented: “We’re excited to welcome Alex to the team. His deep understanding of the industry and underwriting experience will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence in the US market. I look forward to working closely with him to drive our growth strategy forward.”
Adding: “Chaucer’s Political Violence team is renowned for providing market-leading coverage across various PV risks, including terrorism, strikes, riots, civil commotion (SRCC), and other crisis management solutions across all continents. Adding Alex to our team underscores Chaucer’s commitment to enhancing our offerings and expertise in this critical sector.”
Earlier this year, Chaucer announced the appointment of Hayley Spink as Group Chief Operating Officer.
She will reportedly join the firm in Q4, coming from Apollo Syndicate 1969 where she currently serves as Chief Operating Officer.
