United Insurance Brokers (UIB), an international independent insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Kevin Webb as Divisional Director – Binders, reinforcing the company’s focus on expanding its transportation and US binder capabilities.
Webb joins UIB with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, particularly across North American markets and commercial transportation risks. He moves to the company from Burns and Wilcox Global Solutions.
He has previously worked at Bowood Insurance Brokers and Howden Insurance Brokers, where he gained significant experience in generating new business, maintaining client relationships, and structuring bespoke insurance solutions across complex and varied portfolios.
Within his new role, UIB stated that Webb will be responsible for developing a specialist US-focused binder team, with a strong emphasis on transportation-related business.
Webb commented: “I am looking forward to the next stage in my professional career within UIB and excited to begin building a binder team that would be well-regarded within the transportation world. A key priority will be working towards establishing UIB London as an approved Lloyd’s Coverholder and further developing its US binder proposition.”
Shaun Barrington, Chief Executive Officer at UIB, added: “We are delighted to welcome Kevin to UIB. His extensive experience in the North American market and strong track record in transportation risks make him an excellent addition to the business. Kevin’s appointment reflects our commitment to developing our binder capabilities and growing our presence across key markets. We look forward to supporting him as he builds and leads a high quality US focused binder team.”
UIB noted that the appointment underlines its continued investment in binder operations and its wider international growth strategy across key markets.
