Independent specialist re/insurance broker, Miller, has hired Guy Carpenter’s Shaun Sinniah as Head of Reinsurance and Capital, in a move that is set to bolster the company’s reinsurance offering and international presence.
In his new role, Sinniah will be based in London.
In his previous role at Guy Carpenter, Sinniah served as Head of Placement & Distribution and Chief Operating Officer of the firm’s International & Global Specialties divisions.
Prior to joining Guy Carpenter, Sinniah served in a number of different roles at Willis Re, including a stint as Managing Director, Global Head of Sales & Client Management.
He joined the insurance sector from Goldman Sachs where he previously worked in London & Hong Kong.
Miller explained that Sinniah’s appointment aligns with the company’s growth plans and accelerated reinsurance buildout.
In his new role, he is expected to lead the expansion of Miller’s reinsurance offering, deployment of innovative data driven approaches and enhanced strategic advisory capabilities.
Additionally, Sinniah will also support the organisation’s broader international strategy, following the formation of Miller International, which launched at the start of 2023.
Sinniah, commented on his new role: “It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Miller, particularly as the organisation evolves towards becoming the long-term, trusted and stable advisor that clients are seeking. My focus will be on crafting solutions that not only meet, but anticipate the evolving needs of our clients, backed by Miller’s enviable service excellence and our long-term vision for sustainable growth.”
James Hands, CEO, said: “We have a clear strategy to grow our reinsurance footprint in areas where it aligns with both client needs and our ambitious strategy. I’m delighted to be welcoming Shaun to the team as part of this. His wealth of experience will be invaluable as we continue to build out the reinsurance part of our business. Since 2022, Miller has launched 12 new teams and welcomed over 200 new employees. Bringing in experts such as Shaun will allow us to accelerate this exciting trajectory and bolster our specialty offerings.”
