Modus boosts team with Canopius exec

E-trading specialist managing general agent (MGA) Modus has strengthened its team with the appointment of James Bulmer as data manager.

Bulmer joins from Canopius where he was electronic trading manager.

In his new role, Bulmer will be responsible for building and managing all of Modus’ end to end data requirements. He will report directly to Modus executive director, Simon Read.

Read said: “As an e-trading specialist, data is the lifeblood of our business. James has led the development, delivery and maintenance of e-traded personal lines business on all prominent external software houses and has amassed extensive knowledge and experience.

“We’re delighted to welcome someone of his calibre on board to fill this incredibly important role which is integral to the future success of our business.”

Modus specialises in underwriting and distributing auto-rating household, landlords’ and commercial products through software houses and direct to brokers in the UK.