Sompo International Holdings Ltd., the global Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of Patrick Corbett as Executive Vice President, Global Head of Accident and Health (A&H), International Insurance.
He will be based in London and report to Richard Housley, Chief Underwriting Officer, International Insurance.
Corbett has over 35 years’ experience in the insurance industry across Europe and Africa and joins Sompo International from AXA, where he was Global CUO and Head of Life, A&H.
He started his career as a loss adjuster and then moved into underwriting at AIG where he rose to hold a number of senior roles including Head of Consumer Lines; Senior Vice President A&H.
“With a proven track record in A&H and business development, Patrick will be a great asset to our growing Sompo International team,” said Julian James, Chief Executive Officer, International Insurance at Sompo International. “He will have responsibility for building out our A&H capability, beyond our traditional London wholesale offering, across the UK, Europe and around the world.”
“This will require a clear client-centric focus; looking at the issues presented by today’s uncertain and changing risk landscape through the eyes of insurance buyers and ensuring that we develop solutions that address their specific needs,” James continued. “He will lead an established and dynamic team that strives to build solid, strategic relationships with clients to ensure that we deliver what they need for the long term.”
