GCube has made a host of new appointments alongside opening two more international offices.
The firm said that it was opening offices in Spain and Australia, while adding five people to its underwriting and claims teams in Europe and North America.
In Australia, GCube now has a presence in Tokio Marine’s Sydney office to better serve Australia and the APAC region. William Hiller, with over a decade’s worth of underwriting experience in power generation and renewable energy, will lead the Sydney operation.
In Spain, GCube’s new Madrid office begins serving the Spanish and Latin American markets. Sergio Guisado Mateo, senior underwriter, will lead the Madrid operation. Sergio will be joined by underwriting assistant Maria Medina, who moves over from TMHCC’s operations in Barcelona.
Fraser McLachlan, CEO of GCube Insurance, said: “Today’s announcement reflects GCube’s commitment to continually meeting the demand of the renewables market for specialist risk management expertise and robust underwriting practices. The fact that GCube continues to hold a leading position in the market after 25+ years of operations demonstrates the time we spend on understanding the ever-evolving, unique exposures and risks of developing and operating renewable energy projects.”
The firm also said that it was making four new appointments in the US. Rosa Van Reyk and Michael Galea move into senior underwriter positions, alongside senior underwriter Landis Knorr. Kristina Williams also steps up into the role of North American claims manager.
Over in the UK, Josh Cantwell has been appointed head of offshore wind, and Josh Shimali has been promoted to senior underwriter.
He added: “Bringing new senior talent into the company and putting boots on the ground in Spain and Australia is helping us consolidate our position globally, will bring a more diversified risk portfolio to the book, and build our knowledge of growing markets and country-specific risks. These new additions and promotions allow us to now build the business to an even greater mass with new recruitment on the underwriting and claims side to ensure our clients continue to experience the service they deserve across all lines of our business.”
