AmTrust hires A&H lead underwriter from Lloyd's MGA Vibe

AmTrust International, the UK and international arm of New York-based insurer AmTrust Financial Services, has hired Steve Ranzetta as lead underwriter for accident & health (A&H).

Ranzetta has more than 30 years’ experience in the UK and international A&H markets. He Joins AmTrust from Lloyd's managing agent Vibe Syndicate 5678, where he was responsible for establishing and growing the A&H division.

Prior to that, he was class underwriter, A&H at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting at Lloyd’s, Syndicate 3210 and before that, assistant vice president, UK & Ireland accident & health manager at Chubb Insurance Company of Europe. In 2018, he was elected to the Lloyd’s Market Association’s (LMA) Personal Accident Committee.

In his new role, Ranzetta will lead the A&H underwriting team for the specialty business unit within AmTrust International. He will also be responsible for managing the portfolio in line with the specialty business plans to grow a sustainable and customer-focussed business.

Angel Mas, managing director of AmTrust International specialty business unit and CEO of AmTrust Europe, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Steve to the team. He is a proven and highly experienced specialist in the A&H market. A&H continues to have strong growth potential. I am confident that this appointment will allow us to deliver our ambitious plans for our A&H business and enable us to continue to provide the high level of service our partners and customers have come to expect from us.”

AmTrust International chief executive Peter Dewey added: “Steve brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to AmTrust International and will be instrumental in shaping our future direction and risk appetite across our Accident and Health business.”