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Rokstone announces three key leadership promotions
19th March 2026
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), has announced three new leadership appointments, including Nadine Kearney’s promotion to Chief Underwriting and Risk Officer. Kearney will also join the Rokstone Board as an SMF3 executive director. “This newly created role reflects not just the complexity of our growing business, but also ... Read the full article
Rokstone strengthens NA Casualty team
17th March 2026
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), has announced the appointment of Claire Lill as Senior Underwriter, North American Casualty. In her new role, Lill will collaborate closely with Rokstone’s North American Casualty leadership to further develop its underwriting expertise and sustain the expansion of the MGA’s ... Read the full article
Rokstone North American Marine launches Inland Marine Equipment program
27th February 2026
Rokstone North American Marine, part of the international specialty re/insurance MGA Rokstone, has launched a new Inland Marine Equipment program supported by a USD 10 million underwriting facility from QBE. Targeting small to mid-sized contractors, equipment dealers, rental operators, and industrial businesses operating across multiple locations and job sites, the new ... Read the full article
Rokstone Agriculture launches new offering backed by $25m capacity
28th January 2026
Rokstone Agriculture, part of the international speciality re/insurance MGA Rokstone, has launched a new U.S. non-admitted Commercial Agriculture and Farm & Ranch Property Program, backed by $25 million in non-admitted A-rated capacity. This new offering, available in all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii, and excluding wind in some coastal geographies, ... Read the full article
Rokstone CRU launches comprehensive general liability program
3rd November 2025
Rokstone Construction Risk Underwriters (CRU), a US-based Speciality MGU and part of the global specialty reinsurance MGA Rokstone, has announced the launch of a new, comprehensive general liability (GL) program. The new GL program launches with A-rated capacity provided by Builders Specialty Insurance Company. With this new launch, Rokstone CRU has become ... Read the full article
Rokstone expands Singapore marine operation with Seah and Hui Ling appointments
7th October 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA, has expanded its Asia Pacific marine operation in Singapore with the appointment of two highly experienced senior underwriters: Sharon Seah and Hui Ling Long. With over 35 years of experience, Sharon Seah is joining Rokstone as Director, Senior Underwriter, Marine. An expert in marine underwriting ... Read the full article
Rokstone Agriculture launches equine mortality product line with new capacity
20th August 2025
Rokstone Agriculture, a MGU specialising in agriculture and livestock, part of re/insurance MGA Rokstone, has secured new capacity to launch a new equine mortality product line for the US market across 19 states. The new product has USD 1,000,000 in admitted capacity came from Professional Solutions Insurance Company (PSIC). This move is ... Read the full article
Rokstone launches International Casualty Division, names Wylie Portfolio Manager
29th May 2025
Rokstone, the international specialty re/insurance MGA and part of the Aventum Group, is strengthening its global specialty offering with the launch of its International Casualty Division. Sam Wylie has been appointed Portfolio Manager of the new division, a UK-based role, and will be joining the company upon completing his notice period. Wylie ... Read the full article
Rokstone names Bishop as Class Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty division
12th May 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA and part of the Aventum Group, has appointed Matt Bishop as Class Underwriter for its new UK and Ireland Casualty division, which was launched last week. Bishop, who brings 35 years of industry experience with a focus on Casualty, will join Rokstone after completing ... Read the full article
Kamil Mammadov named Head of Short Tail Lines for Rokstone DIFC
6th May 2025
Rokstone, an international speciality re/insurance MGA and part of the Aventum Group, has appointed Kamil Mammadov as Head of Short Tail Lines for Rokstone DIFC, subject to regulatory approval. Mammadov holds over 20 years of underwriting experience in the MENA region, having started his career with AIG in Azerbaijan in 2004 ... Read the full article
Hughes joins Rokstone as Head of Specialty Reinsurance
28th April 2025
Rokstone, a global specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA) and part of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Eddie Hughes as its new Head of Specialty Reinsurance. Leveraging his two decades of industry experience, Hughes will be in charge of overseeing Rokstone’s global Specialty Reinsurance portfolio, spanning ... Read the full article
Rokstone & Allianz Commercial announce five-year capacity agreement
2nd April 2025
Rokstone, the international re/insurance MGA of the Aventum Group, has signed a five-year capacity agreement with Allianz Commercial, further expanding their existing partnership across multiple Commercial insurance lines. The agreement, executed through Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), reportedly builds on successful individual capacity arrangements established with Rokstone over ... Read the full article
Rokstone gains DFSA approval for Dubai expansion
14th March 2025
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has granted Rokstone Underwriting, a specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), a regulatory license to operate in the DIFC. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), governed by private laws and an independent judicial system, is a top financial hub for the Middle East, South Asia, ... Read the full article
Rokstone launches US mid-market aviation program
11th March 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA) and part of the Aventum Group, has announced the launch of a comprehensive mid-market aviation program covering all US states. This expansion broadens Rokstone's reach within the aviation sector, providing crucial coverage to a previously underserved market. The new program, set to begin ... Read the full article
Rokstone appoints Howden’s Winsley as Capacity Manager & Broker Relationship Director
10th February 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA and part of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Rob Winsley as Capacity Manager and Broker Relationship Director. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing distribution across all lines of business, identifying new growth opportunities, expanding into new areas, and ... Read the full article
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