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Liberty Specialty Markets launches bespoke proposition for retail businesses
8th June 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (Liberty), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the launch of a bespoke proposition for mid to upper-mid sized retail corporations. Following a successful pilot, the launch further supports Liberty’s regional investment strategy across the UK and Ireland. With dedicated hubs in Manchester, Bristol and Dublin, and support ... Read the full article
Kooijman joins Liberty Specialty Markets as General Manager for the Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordics
1st June 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Monique Kooijman as General Manager for the Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordics. “Kooijman’s appointment reflects our continued investment in our European presence and driving continued growth across these strategic markets, supporting our broader “Invest in Europe” strategy ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets names Monique Kooijman as General Manager for Netherlands, Belgium and Nordics
27th May 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets, the commercial and specialty insurance division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Monique Kooijman as General Manager for the Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordics, subject to regulatory approval. Kooijman will be based in the Netherlands and will report to Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau, President of Liberty ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets restructures its European Fine Art & Specie unit
23rd April 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has restructured its leadership team for its Fine Art & Specie (FA&S) line of business in Europe, effective May 1st, 2026. Bjoern Reusswig has been appointed as the European Underwriting Manager for Contingency, Fine Art & Specie and War & Terrorism. He will ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets unveils several new appointments within FinPro division
17th April 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has bolstered its underwriting expertise in the Financial and Professional Lines (FinPro) division, with four new appointments, strengthening its presence in London and UK Regional markets. The promotions are effective immediately, and all will report to Emma Pearce, Head of FinPro. Industry veteran ... Read the full article
Winsee Cheung named Divisional Director at Liberty Specialty Markets
8th April 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Winsee Cheung as Divisional Director for its Delegated Authority Practice, effective 7 April 2026. Cheung will take responsibility for leading the function across the UK & MENA region, joining Liberty’s underwriting leadership team alongside other divisional directors. Together, they shape the ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets adds Ettore Palma as Broker Relationship Manager
26th March 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Ettore Palma to the newly created role of Broker Relationship Manager, effective immediately. In his new role, Palma will be based in the recently opened Rome office and report to Simone Jurina, Head of Distribution, Italy. His remit includes expanding ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets adds Kevin Demmon as Property Divisional Director
25th March 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Kevin Demmon to the newly created role of Property Divisional Director, effective March 19th, 2026. In the new role, Demmon is based in London and reports to Henry Nelson, Chief Underwriting Officer and Active Underwriter, UK and MENA. He assumes ... Read the full article
DUAL and LSM form Property and Financial Lines partnership in Latin America
10th March 2026
DUAL Latin America has partnered with Liberty Specialty Markets Latin America (Liberty), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, to deliver enhanced Property and Financial Lines capacity in the middle market segment for brokers and clients across the region. The partnership, which comes as a response to growing market demand, reportedly places ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets launches Energy & Construction, and Cyber in Italy
19th February 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has responded to increased regional demand with the launch of two new divisions in Italy: Energy & Construction, and Cyber. The launches are supported by two senior underwriter appointments in Milan to manage the new divisions, expand LSM’s offering in Italy ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets names Edrick Tang as Senior Underwriter, APAC
9th February 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Edrick Tang as Senior Underwriter, Asia Pacific (APAC), effective immediately. In the his role, Tang will oversee underwriting performance for the product line and lead the execution of the product’s growth strategy across Asia. This appointment aligns with Liberty’s strategic focus ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Ed Louth as Head of Aviation
2nd February 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Ed Louth as Head of Aviation. Louth succeeds Miles Taffs, who was named Interim Head of Aviation in September 2025 after joining LSM as Senior Underwriting Specialist, Aviation, in March 2025. Taffs will return to his ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets promotes Hua as Head of War and Terrorism, LatAm & US
27th January 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has promoted Lillian Hua as Head of War and Terrorism for Latin America (LatAm) and the US, effective January 12th, 2026. In her new role, Hua has a dual reporting line to Will Goldberg, Chief of Staff, LatAm & US, and ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets names David Saillen as CUO Europe
6th January 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of David Saillen as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Europe. Saillen succeeds Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau, who was appointed President of the European region in July 2025, effective September 1st, after serving as CUO Europe for five years. ... Read the full article
Groenen appointed as LSM’s head of portfolio solutions, Europe
9th December 2025
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Rob Groenen as head of portfolio solutions, Europe, a newly created position. Groenen will be based in the Netherlands and will also retain his current position as general manager of Benelux and Nordics. He will continue to ... Read the full article
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