13 July 2016 Insurance

Allied World Europe hires former Zurich head to lead casualty operation

Specialty re/insurer Allied World Europe has appointed Darren Jacobs to the role of senior vice president, general casualty, to lead the company’s primary and excess casualty operation in London.

Jacobs has almost 25 years of experience in insurance, having most recently served as head of global corporate/chief underwriting office for the Middle East at Zurich Insurance, based in Dubai.

He has experience of working in both companies and Lloyd’s markets in London, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the Middle East, and has held roles at AIG, Allianz and Starr Companies.

Julian James, president of Global Markets, said: “We have made great strides in enhancing our primary casualty offering, and Darren’s arrival will further increase our expertise. He will have responsibility for building out our international book of business across a complex portfolio of public and employer’s liability risks, and will help ensure that we are designing the right products to meet our clients’ needs.”

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