Global re/insurer MS Amlin has appointed four senior leaders within its specialty business who will report to co-Chief Underwriting Officers of MS Amlin Underwriting, Mark Clements and Andrew Wright.
John Roberts-West has been with MS Amlin since 2015 and will serve as head of property. He is currently product group leader for MS Amlin’s North American and international property portfolio.
Jason Herriott has been appointed head of crisis management and will oversee specific client portfolios to deliver against the crisis management business plan.
He is currently product group leader for war, terrorism, political risks and allied perils at MS Amlin.
Laurence Humberstone will take on the role of head of marine and has been with the firm since 2015. He is currently specie product group leader and regional manager for specie, war, terrorism, and hull.
Julian Samuel will join MS Amlin as head of natural resources and joins from Markel International syndicate 3000 / MIICL, where he was responsible for all aspects of underwriting and strategy for the natural resources business unit.
The appointment process for the head of casualty role remains ongoing at present and an announcement will be made in due course.
All five heads will be responsible for designing and implementing the strategy and underwriting approach within their respective business divisions from February 1, excluding Samuel who will join MS Amlin towards the end of February.
