Kiln appoints chairman of underwriting

Kiln has appointed Robin Hargreaves as chairman of the R J Kiln & Co Underwriting Board.

Hargreaves, whose career at Kiln spans more than 32 years, steps up to the role from his position as active underwriter of Kiln’s largest division, Property & Special Lines, which he has led since 2000.

Hargreaves will be responsible for helping to deliver Kiln’s strategy by enhancing broker and coverholder relationships across the whole of Kiln.

Mark Mortlock will become active underwriter of the Property & Special Lines team. Mortlock, who has been deputy underwriter of the division since 2005, brings more than 25 years’ experience in the insurance market to the role.

“I am delighted to welcome Robin and Mark to their new roles. Robin has shown tremendous leadership in his position as active underwriter of the Property division and his insights and expertise will be of enormous benefit to Kiln as a whole,” said Charles Franks, chief executive officer at Kiln.