SiriusPoint taps US P&C leader from Zurich in continued hiring spree

Global specialty re/insurer  SiriusPoint has recruited a former Zurich leader as head of Americas property and casualty (P&C) insurance amid continued hiring spree, in a move to accelerate the buildout of its portfolio in the US.

Patrick Charles (pictured) has joined the company as head of Americas P&C. He will be responsible for managing and growing the US property/casualty insurance business, including expansion of key SiriusPoint strategic partnerships and the launch of products and services to support these relationships.

Charles joins from Zurich Insurance Group, where he held North American leadership roles in underwriting and strategy spanning the past decade. During the remainder of his 20+ years in the insurance industry, he spent time at McKinsey & Company, Alliance Bernstein and the St. Paul Companies. He began his career as an actuary and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Prashanth Gangu, chief operating officer and president of insurance and services at SiriusPoint, said: “We are delighted to welcome Patrick to our team. Our vision is to disrupt the insurance industry via partnerships with innovative, technology-forward entrepreneurs and organisations.

“We are getting tremendous reception in the market and the addition of Patrick will enable us to accelerate the buildout of our portfolio, as well as the products and services to support these partnerships.”

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