P&C re/insurer Sompo International has appointed Jamie Cañellas as Country Manager of its insurance operations in Spain and Portugal.
Cañellas most recently served as Head of Distribution for Europe, having first joined Sompo International in 2018.
His storied career boasts long tenures at global firms such as AXIS Capital and WTW. Collectively, he holds over three decades of industry experience.
Based in Barcelona, Cañellas reports to Ralph Brand, President Continental Europe Insurance, who said, “This is an exciting time for Sompo International in Europe as we ramp up our insurance footprint and service offerings across multiple countries.
“Spain and Portugal are markets characterised by a blend of multi-national enterprises and vibrant small-to-medium-sized enterprises, as well as a rising demand for insurers that can offer global reach, financial strength and a broad product offering.”
Brand added, “As we continue the expansion of our offerings in Iberia, Jamie’s deep knowledge of the insurance industry and the region will be crucial in enabling us to better serve local clients and international businesses looking for excellent underwriting, claims and risk engineering capabilities.”
Cañellas himself said, “I am excited about this new role and the opportunity to expand on Sompo International’s capabilities and reputation as a market leader across Continental Europe.
“The Iberian market is highly dynamic and I believe we have a lot to offer – underwriting expertise, a healthy risk appetite and a long-term partnership approach.
“It’s a great time to invest in our operation and talent in this region and to further collaborate with our valued clients and partners to create the right solutions for their business needs.”
