White Oak brings MS Amlin's Perry as chief underwriting officer

White Oak, a specialist re/insurance underwriting agency focusing on niche markets, has appointed Lisa Perry as chief underwriting officer (CUO).

Perry most recently served as senior underwriter at MS Amlin, responsible for managing and underwriting a large and diverse portfolio of niche worldwide transportation businesses. She has 27 years' experience in the industry, with specialisms in truck physical damage, motor truck cargo, private & commercial comprehensive motor, forestry & construction, dealers open lot and garagekeepers legal liability, in the US & Canada, Middle East, Caribbean and Europe.

In her new role, Perry will drive the underwriting strategy and develop existing business plans, in conjunction with the respective line of business leaders, to generate profitable growth in White Oak’s current and new markets. Drawing on her specialist background in transportation, she will lead the White Oak transportation team and manage her own portfolio of client business.

Holly Shepherd, White Oak managing director, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that Lisa is joining White Oak as her leadership, market reputation and technical expertise will all be fundamental to our future success. We are celebrating White Oak’s 10th anniversary in 2020. It’s a fitting and highly significant milestone in our development that an individual of Lisa Perry’s calibre is joining us to lead our underwriting strategy as we move into our second decade.”

Perry commented: “I am hugely excited to be joining the White Oak team and looking forward to starting a new chapter at a dynamic, forward thinking and diverse company.”