Core Specialty poaches three E&S underwriters from large insurer

US-based Core Specialty Insurance Holdings has expanded its excess & surplus (E&S) primary product liability line with the hiring of three underwriters from a large insurance firm.

Guy Harris has joined the division as AVP underwriter, Jason Rockel as lead underwriter, and Matt Madar as senior underwriter.

Harris, Rockel and Madar were most recently with AmTrust E&S Insurance Services. Prior to joining AmTrust, they were with Great American Insurance in Risk Solutions.

The product liability line operates as a component of Core Specialty’s existing excess casualty division and was launched in December 2020 under the leadership of Van Spanos, senior vice president – product liability, who is responsible for managing all facets of the product liability business, including direct oversight of the underwriting team dedicated to the E&S Product Liability market segment.

The excess casualty division is based in Core Specialty’s dedicated underwriting hubs across the US and is headed by division president Todd Dixon.

Jeff Consolino (pictured), president and chief executive officer, said: "This team brings a wealth of E&S underwriting experience along with excellent long-term relationships with our existing wholesale brokers. Our Product Liability product continues to grow profitably for us. We are excited to build on our strategic and dynamic vision for Core Specialty."