Allied World launches UK commercial unit with former Gallagher exec as head

Switzerland-based property/casualty re/insurer Allied World Assurance Company Holdings has launched its UK commercial division with the appointment of Darren Rowe.

Rowe has been named vice president and head of the UK commercial division. He joins Allied World from Arthur J Gallagher where he was a client and markets director in the market management team. Prior to this role, he led broking and placement for the UK retail division at AJG.

The new Allied World division covers commercial combined, property owners, contractors all risks and combined liability. In his new role Rowe will be supported by Alan Thorne, vice president, UK sales and underwriting manager, and Dawn Zacharow, vice president, UK underwriting manager.

Julian James, president, global markets, commented: “At Allied World, we put our customer first, developing offerings that best address the risks they face. Our clients tell us they need simple, affordable and flexible insurance solutions and our UK Commercial Division delivers just that — one application for a range of covers and a single point of contact for underwriting and claims to enable a swift and accurate response to any queries that might arise.”

“We are delighted that we can now provide clients with peace of mind regarding their coverage, leaving them free to focus on running their business,” Thorne added. “We also know this product is something that brokers have been asking for over a number of years, as it will help raise awareness of complementary coverages as well as provide a “catch-all solution” for clients.”

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