Bishopsgate has announced that Conor Geraghty will join its leadership team as Managing Director of the newly formed International and Ireland division.
He will report to Bishopsgate CEO Graham Kilby, initially focusing on the Republic of Ireland and Australasia, with ambitions to build out into continental Europe through 2022 and beyond.
Geraghty joins the team following more than ten years at Miller Insurance Services, where he held the position of joint Head of ProFin.
In this role, he managied a division of over 35 people, and was responsible for Miller’s professional and financial risks businesses in the UK and internationally, outside of North America.
At Bishopsgate, Geraghty will oversee a full-service wholesale division across multiple lines from casualty and professional liability to cyber and property.
“I’m proud of the client offering Bishopsgate has built over the last few years – and I’m incredibly excited that Conor is joining us to take that to next stage,” said Graham Kilby, Bishopsgate CEO. “His knowledge and experience are going to add depth to our global distribution strategy.”
“Conor’s appointment links to the wider Ardonagh Specialty strategy and international growth plans – to which the Bishopsgate team brings its own particular expertise,” he added. “It’s a testament to our track record of delivery for our clients that respected industry pros like Conor want to be part of the evolving Bishopsgate story.”
Geraghty also commented: “I’m delighted to be at Bishopsgate, and I’m looking forward to helping Graham and the rest of the team build strong relationships in new territories and bring their flair for specialty insurance to more clients and businesses.
“Having the weight and combined expertise of Ardonagh Specialty behind us is going to help us create best in class product solutions and a market-leading platform for Coverholder, facility and wholesale business in London. I can’t wait to get started.”
Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers is an independent wholesale insurance broker, focused on classes of business where the London Market provides significant global expertise and capacity for clients and is part of the Ardonagh Group.
