Lancashire strengthens UK operation

Lancashire Holdings has appointed James Flude as head of energy & marine for the Company's UK operation, Lancashire Insurance Company (UK) (LUK) as of January 2014.

Flude has extensive experience in the energy sector having worked at Watkins Syndicate at Lloyd's for over 14 years, most recently as the energy underwriter and account manager.

"I am really pleased that James is joining us,” said Paul Gregory, LUK CUO. “James is well known and respected in the energy market and adds further depth of experience to our existing energy and marine team.”

Flude added: "I am excited to be joining Lancashire which has a very strong and proven track record. I look forward to working with the existing underwriting team to further develop what is an already successful energy and marine division.”