Devonshire Underwriting, a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in underwriting transactional risk (TR) solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Grant as Underwriting Manager.
Grant brings extensive experience across the transactional risk space, combined with his strong relationships in the sector to his new role.
He will initially focus on enhancing Devonshire’s Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) product offering and will leverage his skills and knowledge to help drive Devonshire’s growth and competitiveness in key jurisdictions.
The executive joins Devonshire from Euclid Transactional UK Limited, where he most recently served as Vice President.
He is renowned for his expertise in legal and transactional risk, particularly in premium transactions, complex carve-outs, and emerging markets, including Europe, MENA and sub-Saharan Africa.
Commenting on his appointment, Grant said: “I am thrilled to join Devonshire at this exciting time in its growth journey. The company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the transactional risk market is evident, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success.
“Enhancing our W&I product offerings and expanding our reach in emerging markets will be my key focus areas, and I am confident that we will achieve great things together.”
James Dodd, Partner at Devonshire Underwriting, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the Devonshire team. His deep expertise and trusted reputation in the transactional risk market are invaluable assets as we continue to expand our W&I product offerings.
“Michael’s experience in Europe, MENA and sub-Saharan Africa complements our existing team perfectly, and we are excited about the opportunities his appointment brings.”
