Brit Insurance, the international general insurance and reinsurance group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Figes as Class Underwriter, International Professional Indemnity. In his new role, he has assumed responsibility for the management and development of Brit Insurance’s International Professional Indemnity (PI) Portfolio and reports to Janet Henderson, Divisional Director of Brit Insurance’s PI business.
Mark has 30 years underwriting and underwriting management experience in the PI, Professional Lines and Casualty Underwriting sectors within the London Market. He joins from CNA Europe where he was Casualty Underwriting Director, responsible for the management and strategic direction of the European Casualty portfolio. Prior to this, Mark has held a number of senior roles at Swiss Re International, GE Insurance, GE Frankona Insurance and Alexander Howden Insurance Brokers.
Brit Insurance’s PI book covers a broad range of professions, including but not limited to Advertising Agents, Computer Consultants, Management Consultants, Solicitors, Architects & Engineers, Accountants and Insurance Brokers.
Matthew Wilson, CEO of Brit Insurance’s Global Markets business unit, commented:
“International PI is an important part of our portfolio and we are pleased to have Mark on board. His experience of leading underwriting teams throughout the market cycle spans a wide variety of global territories and books of business. His technical knowledge will also be a huge asset to the team”.
Source : Brit Insurance Press Release
