The Hartford has named Michael Garrison as head of Wholesale for Navigators, where he will lead the strategic direction, growth, and underwriting for the business.
He will report to The Hartford’s head of Global Specialty Adrien Robinson.
Garrison brings over 28 years of experience in the insurance industry, having worked in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Bermuda, and Paris.
Prior to joining The Hartford, he was president, head of Global Construction and International First-Party Lines at Allied World, after being president, Asia Pacific based in Singapore for the company.
In that role, he was responsible for the strategic leadership of the company’s global markets insurance operations in Asia-Pacific.
Previously, Garrison served as senior vice president and chief underwriting officer at Starr Companies where he created and developed first-party underwriting platforms for International Onshore Energy, Global Construction, Global Exploration & Production, and International General Property.
Robinson said: “Michael’s deep knowledge and extensive expertise in a broad range of specialty lines, both domestic and internationally, will be a tremendous asset as we continue to invest in and grow our wholesale franchise.
“We are in the midst of an historic global market transformation, and Michael’s leadership will only strengthen our commitment and ability to continually provide valuable solutions to unique and complex risks in primary and excess casualty, financial lines, property, inland marine, transportation and environmental.”
