SiriusPoint draws Zurich travel leader to expand into new markets
Global specialty re/insurer SiriusPoint has tapped a Zurich executive to lead its plans for growth into new markets and products across its global travel portfolio.
Christopher Price (pictured) has been appointed as head of travel for accident & health (A&H) in London.
In this role, he will oversee underwriting, distribution and strategy across the company’s travel book and work with SiriusPoint’s managing general underwriters (MGU’s) specialising in travel insurance, to identify opportunities within the partnerships.
Based in London, and reporting to Stuart Liddell, Price joins from Zurich Insurance Group, where he was most recently head of travel & accident (EMEA). He has previously held senior positions with ACE, RBS Insurance and Cornhill.
“Chris is a highly-experienced, market-leading travel insurance professional. He brings valuable experience and product expertise to our Global A&H Leadership team, and I am delighted to welcome him to SiriusPoint,” said Stuart Liddell, global head of life, accident & health.
“We have ambitious plans to grow the travel book, to further expand and broaden SiriusPoint’s travel portfolio in other segments, and to work with our MGU partners to innovate in the travel insurance space. Chris will play an important role in helping us to deliver growth as we continue to find solutions to challenges our clients face in this expanding market.”
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