Beazley hires Hiscox execs to build media team

Specialist insurer Beazley has hired a number of Hiscox executives as it seeks to build a new underwriting team focusing on the UK and European media sector.

The team, which will be fully in place by September, will offer a range of covers, including professional indemnity, cyber liability and data breach protection.

Angela Weaver will lead the team and is accompanied by two former Hiscox colleagues, Claire Templeton and Ana Bursack.

Matt Norris, focus group leader within Beazley’s professional liability team, said: “I am delighted that Angela, Claire and Ana are joining us to lead this important initiative, which has the potential to be a significant growth area for Beazley.

“They bring with them a wealth of experience that will enable us to develop a full range of exciting products and to offer a combined cyber and professional liability package to media professionals. We see great opportunity in the media industry and the addition of the media team further demonstrates Beazley’s strong commitment to providing specialist services.”