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iprism-owned Metier names Danielle Lloyd as Senior Underwriter

22nd January 2024 - Author: Akankshita Mukhopadhyay -

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Metier Underwriting, a leading underwriting agency specialising in construction and liability solutions for complex risks, has announced the appointment of Danielle Lloyd as a Senior Underwriter.

This strategic move is part of Metier’s ongoing efforts to enhance its proposition and strengthen its position in the market.

Danielle Lloyd brings a wealth of experience to her new role at Metier, having spent two successful years as a Senior Underwriter, Liability and Construction, at Citynet Insurance Brokers.

Prior to that, she served as a Trading Underwriter, Liability and Construction, at Geo Specialty and held various liability underwriting roles at Dual Corporate Risks and Brit Insurance, showcasing her expertise in the field.

Metier, which was acquired by iprism in 2022, focuses on providing expert underwriting solutions for hard-to-place contractor liabilities within the construction sector.

Stuart McAlister, Chief Underwriting Officer at Metier, expressed his delight at Danielle joining the team, highlighting her extensive experience and deep understanding of the complex liability underwriting landscape. He looks forward to witnessing further growth for Metier in the upcoming year.

Stuart McAlister stated, “I’m very pleased to welcome Danielle to the Metier team. She is a highly experienced specialist liability underwriter who has a deep understanding of this complex class of business. I’m looking forward to seeing the Metier team achieve further growth this year.”

The acquisition of Metier by iprism in 2022 has positioned the company as a valuable resource for brokers seeking solutions for challenging contractor liabilities in the construction sector.

Ian Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer of iprism, emphasised the company’s commitment to providing brokers with diverse market access.

He stated, “When we acquired Metier, our aim was to offer our brokers a vehicle to access new markets that complemented our own. Our ultimate goal is to offer brokers a wide choice in the ways they trade with iprism and its group of businesses. This year we will continue to build out our teams of highly skilled technical underwriters to work with our broker partners to find homes for their more complex risks.”