Amwins expands leadership line-up with new CUO

Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of its first chief underwriting officer (CUO).

Mark Bernacki (pictured) will take up the newly created position of CUO, responsible for overseeing the underwriting performance of the company's $3+ billion delegated authority business, which will include investments in actuarial capabilities, claims, portfolio management, and underwriting oversight. He will focus on building capacity and growing Amwins' alternative risk capabilities, with a particular focus on Bermuda and London, two key growth areas for the firm.

Additionally, Bernacki will focus on expanding global underwriting capacity, expanding key market relationships, and developing new products and programmes. He will continue to oversee operations for Amwins Special Risk Underwriters – Amwins' in-house underwriting facility offering capacity exclusively through Amwins brokers.

Scott Purviance, chief executive officer of Amwins, said: "Mark is an exceptional individual who has served as an integral part of our leadership team. Focusing on underwriting integrity while driving value for our carrier partners and clients, Mark's skills and experience will prove invaluable as the company grows and executes our 150-year vision."

Bernacki commented: "It has been a privilege to be part of the Amwins team for the past two years, and I look forward to growing our underwriting capabilities while continuing to innovate with new products. At Amwins, we fundamentally believe insurance is both a relationship and data-driven business; harnessing the best of these within our entrepreneurial culture will fuel success for our clients and capacity partners alike."

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