25 March 2015 Insurance

ACE promotes two in global accounts segment

ACE has made two appointments within its global accounts segment as it continues to invest in servicing larger UK-based companies with turnovers of over £500 million.

Ed Gandon has been appointed as casualty manager, UK & Ireland, responsible for the development and servicing of the company’s UK and Ireland casualty book with a dedicated focus on global accounts customers.

Gandon joined ACE in 2013 as senior casualty underwriter. He previously held the positions of casualty broker at Marsh and senior casualty underwriter at Chubb. He will report to Mark Roberts, casualty manager, UK & Ireland.

Gary Etherington has been appointed as property manager, UK & Ireland, responsible for developing and servicing the property portfolio, again with an exclusive focus on global accounts customers.

He replaces Stephanie Cryer, who has been promoted to vice president property, ACE overseas general.

Etherington joined ACE in 2008 as senior property underwriter, having previously served as property underwriter at RSA. He will report to Steve Walker, property manager, UK & Ireland.

David Robinson, regional president, ACE UK & Ireland, said: “As an underwriting company, nothing gives us more pleasure than seeing talented underwriters progress within our organisation. Both Ed and Gary have a proven track record of disciplined and creative underwriting as well as leadership qualities which will ensure the continued growth of our P&C teams for the benefit of our global account clients. This internal promotion to two such senior roles is a testament to the talent we have within ACE and also demonstrates our commitment to the development of our people.”

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