Westfield Specialty has appointed Cornelia Röskau as Chief Executive Officer of newly formed Westfield Specialty Europe, which will commence underwriting business in April, subject to regulatory approval.
Röskau holds almost 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and joins Westfield Specialty from Sompo, where she was European CEO of SI Insurance since August 2023.
Before this, she served in key leadership positions at Globality Health and Groupe Henner.
In the new role, Röskau will be based in Luxembourg and report to Anthony Baldwin, President of Westfield Specialty International.
Baldwin commented, “Cornelia has a long and distinguished career in the insurance industry and a proven track record of leading successful businesses through periods of expansion and change.
“Her leadership will be instrumental as Westfield Specialty moves into the next stage of its ambitious growth strategy.
“The expansion into the company market enables us to continue to expand sustainably, increasing our agility as we navigate the global insurance landscape and providing greater choice and flexibility for brokers and clients alike.”
Röskau said, “I am delighted to be joining Westfield Specialty at such a pivotal time in its journey.
“The remarkable growth the business has achieved over the past year underscores the commitment of its talented team and provides a fantastic platform for our expansion into the company market.
“Being able to write on both Lloyd’s and company paper strengthens our offering, giving us greater breadth and enabling us to tailor our policies more effectively to deliver bespoke solutions.”
