Equinox Global hires Euler Hermes exec

Equinox Global, the Lloyd’s cover holder specialising in trade credit insurance, has appointed Jack Woodruff as a senior credit analyst.

Woodruff joins Equinox from Euler Hermes where he was a senior risk underwriter in the construction, metals & engineering team. He also has underwriting experience in the retail, fuel, advertising, hotels, automotive and hospitality sectors.

In addition, Kully Ubhi has been appointed as a senior underwriter in its UK team. Ubhi joined Equinox in January 2013 as a senior credit analyst where he has been responsible for facilitating the development of processes and products.

Prior to this, he was a risk underwriter at Euler Hermes specialising in the construction, metals, engineering and automotive sectors.

Both will be based in the London office and will report to Mike Holley, Chief Executive.

Mike Holley, chief executive officer of Equinox Global, said: “It is great to start 2015 with two new appointments and I am pleased to welcome Jack to the team. His experience in various sectors will be beneficial as we look to develop our offering. Kully’s enthusiasm and in-depth understanding of the trade credit industry have been pivotal in driving forward our growth strategy and I am very pleased he is becoming part of the underwriting team.”