Fidelis MGU raises reinsurance leader to head up Bermuda underwriting

Fidelis MGU has tapped a seven-year insider of its reinsurance unit as chief underwriting officer for its Bermuda operations.

Ben Fortune (pictured) takes the CUO post with a mandate to oversee all the books of business written out of Bermuda as well as manage the company’s Bermudian based team of underwriters.

Fortune brings more than 16 years of industry experience to the post, including his seven years as underwriter and later head of international reinsurance at Fidelis MGU. Prior to moving to underwriting, Ben spent several years as an actuarial analyst at Leadenhall Capital Partners, Aon and Lockton.

Fidelis chair and group CEO Richard Brindle commented: “Since joining in 2015, Ben has become an outstanding member of Fidelis MGU. This promotion showcases his commitment and dedication to ensuring Fidelis MGU continues to be a market leader and natural home for talented underwriters such as Ben. I am delighted to be able to recognise all his hard work and welcome him to the role of Chief Underwriting Officer in Bermuda.”

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