MNK International, a specialist Lloyd’s of London insurance broker and part of MNK Group, has appointed Robert Cooper as Managing Director – Aquaculture, Livestock & Bloodstock as the company continues to expand its global agricultural and specialty insurance portfolio.
Based in London, Cooper has joined MNK International with responsibility for developing a diversified international portfolio across aquaculture, livestock and bloodstock.
His responsibilities also includes broader agricultural and farm combined business, alongside opportunities to expand into related specialist classes. According to MNK International, the appointment supports its long-term strategy of growth within specialist and high-value market segments.
Cooper has more than ten years of experience in global insurance markets. Prior to joining MNK International, he spent almost five years at Price Forbes as Divisional Director, where he developed a substantial portfolio across livestock, bloodstock and aquaculture. He has also previously held a role at Lycetts.
MNK International said Cooper’s appointment is intended to strengthen its capabilities in specialist agricultural lines, drawing on the wider resources of MNK Group, including its specialty expertise, integrated managing general agent (MGA) capabilities and entrepreneurial operating model.
Naman Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of MNK International, commented: “I am very pleased to announce Robert’s appointment. He brings a strong track record of building high-performing portfolios from the ground up, including some of the most challenging poultry and disease-related risks in the market.
“His arrival significantly enhances our capabilities in specialist agricultural lines – from expanding areas such as aquaculture, to wider livestock, bloodstock, and farm combined. This is another important step as we broaden our capabilities, grow into new sectors, and continue delivering first-class services to our customers in complex markets.”
Cooper added: “I am delighted to join MNK International at a pivotal stage in its growth to lead the development of its aquaculture, livestock and bloodstock offering. The business combines deep market expertise with a sophisticated integrated platform that is particularly well suited to supporting complex specialist risks where capacity can be challenging.
“I’m excited to build a global proposition that brings together top-tier talent, technical expertise, and aligned underwriting support to position the business as a go-to-broker in this space. I look forward to pursuing new opportunities as part of an innovative and differentiated offering for our customers.”
