TigerRisk Partners has appointed Phil Bonner to lead its newly created global Trade Credit, Surety, and Political Risk business.
Bonner will be based in London reporting to James Few, TigerRisk International’s Chief Executive Officer. He will take up his appointment in June next year.
Bringing over 30 years’ experience, he joins from Aon where he spearheaded the Trade Credit, Surety and Political Risk business.
Bonner began his career at Mercantile & General and was a founding member of their Credit, Bond and Political Risk Team in 1988.
He left as global head in 1996 to join ACE Guaranty Re (formerly Capital Re) to establish its European operation based in London, before moving to their New York headquarters.
Before joining Aon, Bonner spent two years with Atradius, as a founding member of their Special Products Team.
He joined Aon in 2006 as Global Leader of their Trade Credit and Financial Risk team where he led the global team developing innovative and cutting-edge structural solutions.
Rod Fox, CEO of TigerRisk Partners, said: “I’m thrilled to have Phil join us and lead us into this exciting product group. Phil’s knowledge of the global market is industry-leading. This important addition to our specialty product range fits naturally into Tiger’s business model.’’
Few added: “The addition of Phil to our team is invaluable. We have been building out specialty lines and Phil’s knowledge and experience allow us to offer our clients deep expertise in the credit market.”
