6 March 2018Insurance

AmTrust taps senior ATE underwriters from Elite Insurance

AmTrust Law, the legal expenses insurance division of AmTrust International, has appointed Ian Coleman and Bob Knock to the roles of senior ATE (after the event) underwriters.

Previously responsible for Elite Insurance Company’s ATE business, Coleman and Knock bring years of experience, including underwriting and legal expertise across multiple industries and services.

AmTrust has also appointed Chiara Stoehrmann as assistant underwriter for ATE. Stoehrmann joins from Pen Underwriting.

Matthew Williams, head of AmTrust Law, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Bob and Ian have chosen to join AmTrust Law. They bring extensive experience to our ATE business at an exciting time for AmTrust Law. As both experienced underwriters and qualified lawyers, they will make a great addition to the team."

Simon Warr, head of underwriting, AmTrust Law, added: “I am pleased to welcome Ian, Bob and Chiara to AmTrust Law. Not only have we enhanced our underwriting capabilities, but we have also added to our linguistic skills which now include German, Russian, Spanish and Welsh. Their background and experience supports our ambition and I very much look forward to working with them.”

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