Pioneer bolsters property cat team with BMS hire

Pioneer Underwriters, an underwriting group within Minova Insurance Holdings, has appointed James Sharpington as an underwriter in its Pioneer CAT team.

Sharpington has experience in the property catastrophe reinsurance market in both broking and account management, latterly as a senior broker for BMS, having started his career at Aon.

At Pioneer, Sharpington will focus on the development and expansion of the company's existing property cat portfolio with a particular emphasis on US business. He will report to David Carson, head underwriter, Pioneer CAT.

Carson commented: “Pioneer CAT’s business has achieved significant growth, driven by the high levels of service that we aspire to and that our capacity providers, clients and brokers expect. James’ market experience and strong analytical skills will make him a valuable addition to the team as he represents Pioneer in the London market and when meeting our brokers and clients across the globe.”

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