Tokio Marine Kiln has announced the appointment of Rob Partridge to its marine division as a Cargo Underwriter with immediate effect. He will be reporting to Richard Hooks, the Departmental Head of Marine & Energy and the role will be based in London.
Partridge is a market veteran who brings more than 11 years of cargo underwriting experience to TMK.
In this new role, his remit will include being responsible for the oversight and growth of TMK’s cargo portfolio in London.
Partridge joins from Munich Re where he held several positions, most recently as Senior Cargo Underwriter.
This appointment follows that of Timothy Wills as Marine Underwriter to TMK’s Lloyd’s Asia syndicate in Singapore last year. These both are signalling TMK’s appetite and ambition to grow its global marine footprint.
Hooks commented on the hire, “For some time, TMK has intended to broaden its marine proposition and, with the portfolio now at a sufficiently mature stage, Rob’s joining will be enormously helpful in achieving that ambition, bringing extensive experience across the spectrum of cargo risks.
“He will work in close collaboration with Tim in Singapore, and we are extremely pleased to have secured someone of his stature for this important role. I look forward to working with him in the coming months to bring a truly global offering to the market.”
