Lancashire Insurance US has announced three new appointments alongside the expansion of its product portfolio with three new classes of business: financial, inland marine, and environmental liability.
These new products double the operation’s underwriting offering and complement the existing classes of energy casualty, property, and general casualty.
Jason Rubman, who brings 25 years of experience in driving growth in financial and professional lines markets, is joining Axis Capital as Senior Vice President, Financial Lines.
Most recently, reserved as Head of Financial Institutions – Lower Middle Market at Axis Capital, a global provider of specialty insurance and global reinsurance products.
Lauren Berry is joining the company as Senior Vice President, Inland Marine, and was most recently Senior Vice President and Head of Inland Marine and Inland/Ocean Marine Programs at Hudson Insurance.
She was also previously Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer, Inland Marine, at Travelers.
Joining Lancashire Insurance US from Everest is Janice Nunziata, who is joining the Environmental Liability team as Senior Vice President.
At Everest, she most recently served as Assistant Vice President/Product Line Manager. She also previously held roles at Philadelphia Insurance Companies, AIG and Chubb.
Lancashire Group Chief Executive Officer Alex Maloney commented: “This significant expansion of Lancashire Insurance US is testament to the strength of our franchise and the success of the US operation to date.
“These new product lines will add further strength to the Group as we continue to invest in our business to maintain our underwriting momentum in line with the market opportunity.”
Lancashire Insurance US Chief Executive Officer James Flude commented: “I am delighted to welcome Jason, Lauren and Janice to Lancashire Insurance US. Our ability to attract such strong talent reflects our focus on creating an environment where underwriting excellence can thrive and the positive culture that we have across the Lancashire Group.
“Since our US business was launched two years ago, we have built strong and valued partnerships across our markets. We have fantastic teams, both within our underwriting and support functions, and I would like to thank everyone within Lancashire Insurance US for their hard work and dedication.”
