Liberty appoints senior war and terrorism underwriter from Sompo

Liberty Mutual Insurance unit Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) on Oct. 31 appointed Jennie Beard to the new role of senior underwriter war and terrorism.

Based in LSM’s London headquarters, Beard will report to Paul Beattie, underwriting manager war & terrorism.

“With the solid growth in War and Terrorism business we’re seeing, we are expanding our underwriting team in order to better serve our brokers and clients,” said Michael Burle, LSM’s head of marine.

“Jennie is a well-respected market practitioner and has a strong track record in this sensitive and complex line of business. Her arrival gives us real strength in depth plus additional insight into key territories.”

Beard joins from Sompo Canopius, where she was co-head of its London-based Terrorism team, writing a diverse global account including major corporate clients.

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