Niche product specialist managing general agency Ascent Underwriting, which offers cyber reinsurance solutions among its range of products, has appointed Mark Bowers, previously of Tokio Marine Kiln, as its claims director.
Bowers joins Ascent Underwriting with immediate effect and will take on responsibility for maintenance and development of the companies claims services.
He was a solicitor by profession, formerly practising in the re/insurance department of an international law firm, and has more than a decade of legal and technical claims experience. His expertise includes international coverage disputes, technical claims and business transformation projects.
Most recently Bowers worked at Tokio Marine Kiln as head of financial and professional risks.
CEO of Ascent Underwriting David Umbers, who Bowers will report to, commented; “We are extremely pleased to welcome a professional of Mark’s calibre to our growing team. As Ascent continues to expand its underwriting proposition it is paramount that claims excellence is maintained. Mark’s expertise and technical ability will advance our first-rate client service and strengthen our exceptional claims proposition.”
