ArgoGlobal appoints StarStone exec as energy underwriter

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, has appointed Kieran Wilson as onshore energy underwriter.

Wilson joins from StarStone Syndicate 1301 at Lloyd’s where, as onshore energy (midstream and downstream) underwriter, he was responsible for producing a significant proportion of the total gross written premium (GWP) for this line of business, focusing on the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Wilson joined Syndicate 1301 in 2008 and also gained significant expertise in the bloodstock and livestock sector.

He will report to Jodi Davenport, underwriter, onshore/downstream energy.

Philip Thorpe-Apps, head of marine and energy, said: “The energy sector is a market in which we see significant long term potential. We are committed to continually enhancing our leading technical expertise in this area and to offering a suite of specialist products which set us apart.

“Kieran is a highly skilled underwriter who has already demonstrated an ability to build profitable books of new business. His appointment will complement our existing capabilities and ensure we are well positioned to realise our ambitions for ArgoGlobal’s onshore energy portfolio.”