Barbican strengthens energy team

Barbican Insurance has appointed Chris White as underwriting manager of the firm’s energy division. He will report to David Booth, the active underwriter of Syndicate 1955.

White has over 30 years of underwriting experience in the Lloyd’s market. Prior to joining Barbican, he was head of the global energy practice at Chaucer. He joined the firm in 1992, rising to the position of energy underwriter in 2002, before taking the helm of Chaucer’s energy operations in 2008.

David Reeves, chief executive officer of Barbican, said: “The energy sector is a highly competitive arena and in such an environment the calibre of your team is critical. Chris White is one of the most experienced underwriters in the energy market with an outstanding reputation. His appointment is a significant boost to our growth strategy in the sector.”

White said: “To achieve growth in a competitive market you need experience, expertise and a willingness to innovate. Barbican has based its success on these attributes and I am looking forward to playing my part in helping us continue to strengthen our position in the energy sector.”