Volt Underwriting, a Managing General Agent (MGA) specialising in the energy sector, has appointed Alasdair Haines as Senior Midstream Energy Underwriter.
Haines has spent nearly ten years at QBE Insurance, most recently as Senior Underwriter, Onshore Energy.
Andrew Tokley, Chief Underwriting Officer, Volt Underwriting, commented on the appointment, “We are delighted to secure someone of Alasdair’s calibre as we continue to broaden our energy offering.
“He brings a proven track record of building profitable portfolios at scale, and his experience across midstream and LNG will play a key role in our growth strategy. These sectors are core to the energy market and align with our vision of being a leading market participant.”
Chris Allison, Chief Executive Officer, Volt Underwriting, added, “Our vision has always been to offer a broad range of products to our global energy customer base.
“Launching our Midstream offering with Alasdair is a natural extension of that vision. He brings deep industry experience, proven lead underwriter capabilities, and strong distribution — assets that will be invaluable as we continue to grow Volt UW.”
Haines concluded, “I’m really pleased to be joining Volt. They’ve assembled a great team and have already made a big impact in the energy insurance sector.
“It feels like the right time to take this next step in my career, and I look forward to working with all stakeholders over the coming years, and building a profitable Onshore Energy portfolio.”
