Brit swoops for Talbot chief operating officer

Specialty re/insurer Brit has appointed Michael Gould as its new chief operating officer (COO). He arrives from Lloyd's syndicate Talbot Underwriting where he has held the position of COO since 2015.

At Talbot, he was responsible for operational change designed to improve responsiveness and efficiency, while driving improvements across the business. Gould is said to have played an instrumental role in helping drive the Lloyd's TOM modernisation initiative, where he has spearheaded the Structured Data Capture initiative.

Prior to Talbot, Gould was Group COO of Hiscox for six years where he implemented transformational initiatives across operational capabilities during a period of rapid growth for the company. Gould has also held senior positions at Aon and American Express during his 35-year career in financial services.

Matthew Wilson, CEO of Brit, said: “We are delighted to welcome Michael to Brit’s Executive Committee as he takes up the role of COO. He brings unrivalled experience, both of the Lloyd’s market and in transforming and leading best-in-class operational functions.

“Brit aspires to be at the forefront of innovation in our industry, by embracing the rapid changes in technology and business process, to drive meaningful competitive advantage. Michael’s track-record of execution and transformation therefore make him a natural fit. I look forward to working with Michael as he leads the operations team to support the business as we continue to grow and execute on our strategic objectives.”

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