Canopius appoints Milner as renewable energy head

Global specialty re/insurer Canopius Group has appointed Pat Milner as head of renewable energy, effective immediately.

Milner brings more than 30 years of experience in the global energy insurance market to Canopius, where he will report to Rachel Sabbarton, head of energy. Formerly head of technical risks and managing director of the UK branch at The Hartford, Milner is a highly accomplished underwriting executive with an established reputation as a market leader in the energy sector.

His appointment underlines Canopius’ commitment to the renewable energy sector. Milner will be responsible for servicing the existing book of business and client base, as well as building a strategy for the future.

Sabbarton said: “Attracting someone of Pat's experience and calibre is a significant coup for Canopius and I am delighted to welcome him to the team. His extensive expertise further deepens the bench strength of the energy division, which will be instrumental in realising both our renewable energy growth ambitions and the industry’s energy transition goals.”

Milner added: “I am delighted to join Canopius to build on the reputational excellence that the team have established and to further develop Canopius’ renewable energy proposition.”

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