Navigators has promoted Michael McKenna to Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for the U.S. Insurance segment, from his role as President of U.S. Marine.
In the newly created role, McKenna will work with the U.S. Insurance divisional leaders to advance the growth and profitability of the segment’s business, including expanding the portfolio into new geographic markets and specialty products.
He will continue to report to Vincent Tizzio, President, U.S. Insurance, who commented; “We are delighted to welcome Tony to Navigators. We are fortunate to have recruited such a highly experienced and respected industry veteran to lead our U.S. Marine business. His underwriting expertise and leadership style will fit nicely with our culture.”
“Mike has provided strong technical and business leadership not only in U.S. marine, where we are a recognized market leader, but also in other U.S. lines of business.
“His skills and track record of success will provide significant value to our leadership team as we build on the momentum we have created and the U.S. Insurance segment enters the next chapter of expanded product innovation and growth,” added Tizzio.
The firm also announced that Anthony Plutino joins from Crum & Forster to succeed McKenna as head of U.S. Marine, bringing 35 years of market knowledge having successfully built a marine underwriting agency which was sold to Crum & Forster in 2014.
He will be assisted by McKenna who will continue to oversee the marine market.
