27 July 2016 Insurance

Argenta Underwriting Asia hires from XL Catlin

Argenta Underwriting Asia (AUA), the Singaporean subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed Ian Picton as energy underwriter for Asia Pacific, effective at the end of August.

Picton will report to Scotty Sykes, Syndicate 2121’s principal underwriter in Asia.

Picton has over 10 years of experience in the energy market across both underwriting and broking disciplines in both the London and Singapore markets.

He most recently served as senior energy underwriter for XL Catlin Singapore. Prior to this, he worked as an upstream energy broker in London.

Des Carbery, Managing Director, AUA commented: “We are delighted Ian has agreed to join AUA. Ian has an excellent track record at well-respected institutions in the Lloyd’s and London markets.

“His wide-ranging underwriting expertise, broker relationships and market knowledge will be a valuable addition to our underwriting team.

“We are confident that Ian will play an important role in our plans for the profitable development of Syndicate 2121’s portfolio in the Asia Pacific region.”

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