New organizational structure at Skuld

Norway-based marine insurer and Group Club Skuld has announced organizational changes which it said would position it for future growth, with the changes taking effect from November 1st. As part of the changes, Skuld is adjusting its executive management team and streamlining its market organization. The insurer said that the new structure would create “larger,…

Gallagher appoints new senior broker for marine hull & war risks

Broker Gallagher has announced the appointment of Darren Rowland as executive director of hull and war risks in its global marine practice. Rowland brings more than 40 years’ experience in marine broking to the post. In his new role he will be based in London and support Gallagher’s extensive client base providing bespoke risk management…

Clearwater Underwriting names MacHale as CEO

MGA Clearwater Underwriting has announced the appointment of Henry MacHale to the role of Chief Executive Officer, a newly created role. MacHale is expected to take up the role in the second quarter of 2027. He is currently Chief Underwriting Officer & Head of Strategy, International Markets at Sompo and will leave the organization ahead…

Markel Insurance names two senior marine & energy executives

Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc, has appointed Josephine Stroud as Head of Energy Liability and Jenny McFarlane as Senior Underwriter for Marine & Energy Liability. The pair will be based in London and report to the Marine & Energy Liability team, part of the Marine Transportation business, led by Grant Smith….

Howden confirms Emma Carpenter as Head of Superyachts, London

UK-based international broker Howden has confirmed the appointment of Emma Carpenter as Head of Superyachts, London, initially announced in August. Carpenter will lead Howden’s London Superyacht team and join its Global Superyacht Executive Committee, “helping to shape the continued development of its international proposition while supporting long-term succession planning”. Carpenter joins Howden after more than…

New marine specialist at Stephenson Harwood

International UK-based law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its Commercial Litigation practice with the recruitment as Partner of marine insurance specialist Jennifer Lavelle. She advises on coverage instructions and the handling of recovery claims arising from charterparties, bills of lading, marine casualties and salvage. “She is widely recognised as a leading adviser for cargo…

Antares Global promotes Amelia Hinds to Class Underwriter, Specie

Antares Global has promoted Amelia Hinds to the role of Class Underwriter, Specie. Based in London, Hinds will report directly to James Glynn, Head of Marine, who will continue to support the Specie portfolio. The move follows the promotion of Mat Storr to Head of Reinsurance in August. James Glynn said: “I am delighted to…