SiriusPoint, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Paul Beattie and Ed Winter as joint Heads of its newly established Crisis Solutions class of business within its London Market Specialty division.
The new team will initially focus on war, political violence, and terrorism risks, to meet growing demand for protection in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
The offering will be written through SiriusPoint Syndicate 1945, reinforcing the re/insurer’s commitment to Lloyd’s.
The team will be based in London, with plans to build out underwriting, exposure management, and claims capabilities, supporting the Crisis Solutions business and SiriusPoint’s next phase of growth within the London Market Specialty division.
SiriusPoint explained that the new class complements its existing marine and specialty lines, particularly in areas such as ports and terminals, and specie, where terrorism and political violence exposures are increasingly relevant.
Most recently, Winter served at Markel, while Beattie was at Talbot Underwriting. Their appointments are effective December 1st, 2026, with a reporting line to Chris Fenn, Head of Marine for SiriusPoint.
The pair have deep underwriting expertise, a strong track record of building and scaling portfolios, and well-established relationships across the crisis solutions market.
Fenn commented, “The launch of Crisis Solutions reflects both our ambition to grow Syndicate 1945 and our commitment to supporting the Lloyd’s market with differentiated capability.
“Ed and Paul are two of the most established and well-regarded underwriters in this space, each with a proven track record of building successful books. Bringing them together is a defining moment for both the market and SiriusPoint, giving us the scale, expertise and credibility from day one to build a disciplined, durable portfolio.”
David Govrin, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Reinsurance & London Market Specialty, SiriusPoint, said, “The launch of Crisis Solutions and the hiring of Ed and Paul shortly after the establishment of our London Market Specialty division reflect our ambition to grow our position in the specialty classes where global clients have always sought the innovation, product expertise, and capacity of the London Market.
“This launch reflects a sustained increase in demand for crisis management solutions, as geopolitical tensions and conflict events continue to drive greater awareness of these risks. This is the first step in our long-term strategy to invest in the London Market in areas where we see both demand and opportunity.”
