West of England P&I Club has appointed Alexis Wildman as Head of Products, succeeding Richard Turner, who will retire later this year following a structured handover period.
In her new role, Wildman will report to Bart Mertens, the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), as the club continues to develop its product offering to adapt to the evolving needs of its members and the broader maritime industry.
Turner has played a central role in developing West’s product capability and diversification strategy and will continue to support the transition ahead of his retirement.
Wildman will be responsible for overseeing West’s diversified product portfolio and working closely with the club’s Managing General Agent (MGA) partners, including Nordic Marine Insurance.
To recap, in April 2025, Nordic Marine Insurance was fully acquired by the Club and provides fixed premium covers such as delay, primary loss of earnings, hull, and loss of hire, complementing West’s core P&I and defence offering.
Wildman has over two decades of experience in marine insurance, with a strong background in underwriting, portfolio management and product leadership across international markets.
Most recently, she served at Ki Insurance and has previously held senior roles within RSA and Codan, including leadership responsibility for marine operations in the Nordic region, giving her extensive experience working with specialist marine insurance portfolios.
Mertens commented on the appointment, “Alexis brings significant experience in product oversight and portfolio development, together with a clear understanding of how specialist insurance solutions can support shipowners operating in an increasingly complex and evolving risk environment. Her appointment strengthens our ability to continue developing complementary products that add value for Members, while maintaining the financial strength and integrity of the Club’s core business.”
Turner added, “It has been a privilege to lead West’s product development during a period of significant change in the market and for the Club. Alexis is exceptionally well placed to take this forward, and I am confident that the team and portfolio will continue to go from strength to strength under her leadership.”
Wildman concluded, “West has a clear and well-established approach to diversification while maintaining strong underwriting discipline and long-term capital strength. I am delighted to be joining the Club at this exciting time and look forward to working with Bart, the wider underwriting team and our MGA partners to continue developing products that support our Members’ and the wider shipping community’s operations.”
