MSIG USA has announced it is strengthening its executive leadership team with new appointments aimed at reinforcing the company’s dedication to the U.S. market, its expansion and innovation.
Peter McKenna, CEO of MSIG USA, stated: “These appointments, coupled with the organizational changes we announced earlier this year, underscore MSIG USA’s significant commitment to the U.S. market, with increased resources dedicated to helping U.S.-based and multinational companies navigate their most complex risks.
“As we embark on intentional growth in this region, MSIG USA will continue to leverage our long-standing tradition of building enduring partnerships with our clients.”
The new executive team includes Brian Botkin, who has been appointed Chief Underwriting Officer. He will oversee the company’s overarching underwriting strategy.
Botkin brings deep experience in underwriting, having spent over thirty years at AIG, most recently as Chief Underwriting Officer, International Financial Lines, spearheading profitable growth in their global financial lines business.
Joseph Fitzpatrick, was appointed Head of Distribution, and will focus on developing and enhancing distribution channels across MSIG USA’s direct, delegated, and multinational market segments.
Fitzpatrick has extensive experience leading distribution teams, including his recent Midwest Region Field Leader role at CNA Insurance. He also spent thirty-three years at AIG, where he most recently served as President of the Midwest Zone for AIG’s North America General Insurance operations.
Also joining the team is Tracey Estes, who as the new Head of Casualty Products will lead the expansion of our casualty insurance portfolio with innovative solutions to grow this area of the business.
Estes has significant experience in casualty lines, most recently as Head of Large Accounts, Casualty, at Arch Insurance, where she grew their primary, excess, and international casualty portfolio over the last ten years.
Before Arch, she led the multinational casualty portfolio at AIG and implemented casualty programs for Fortune 500 clients.
As Head of Product Innovation Jayson Taylor will guide the development of innovative products, including cyber and casualty insurance.
Prior to MSIG, he spent nine years at Argo Group, where he was Head of Excess Casualty, growing portfolio premium while also improving the overall profitability of the business. Prior to Argo, Taylor spent three years as an actuary at QBE North America.
Hironori Morimoto, Senior Executive Officer, Head of International Business at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited, Executive Officer at MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., commented: “Our ongoing commitment to the U.S. market is fundamental to our global strategy.
“The latest strategic appointments at MSIG USA are a clear indication of our dedication to sustaining our growth and success in this key market. We are fully committed to supporting and expanding our U.S. operations, ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients with market-leading solutions.”
