Canopius nabs new head of marine treaty from Atrium

Global specialty re/insurer Canopius Group has recruited a new head of marine treaty. The new hire comes from Atrium with prior experience as a marine and energy reinsurance broker at Aon.

Based in London, Claire Wallace will be responsible for leading a team of global underwriters writing marine and energy treaty reinsurance at Canopius. She will report to head of specialty reinsurance Chris Gray.

Wallace joins Canopius from Atrium, where, since 2014, she held the title of marine reinsurance underwriter, writing the marine and energy excess loss account, for London and international clients.

Prior to that, she previously worked for Canopius, where she began her underwriting career in 2008. Wallace spent 18 years as a marine and energy reinsurance broker, most recently for Aon.

Gray said: “We are very pleased to have Claire leading our Marine Treaty team. She brings a wealth of experience to the role, ensuring we continue to offer the best service to our clients and brokers during this exciting phase for Canopius.”

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