7 October 2014 Insurance

Canopius lures ANV execs; unveils specialist business

Canopius Group, the specialty re/insurance platform of Sompo Japan, has launched a new specialist consumer products business for the UK affinity market.

The team is led by sector expert Chris Biles who is supported by David Swan, head of mortgage and John McGonigle, head of warranty. The new team members join from ANV and have started to take up their roles with Canopius, with their transition expected to be completed by January 2015.

Biles, previously active underwriter, personal lines at ANV, has held a number of senior positions within the industry bringing 35 years of experience to Canopius.

Swan, previously deputy head of consumer products with ANV, has also been in the insurance sector for 35 years whilst John McGonigle joins Canopius with more than two decades’ experience, latterly as deputy head of consumer products at ANV.

Tim Rolfe, Canopius chief executive for UK specialty, said: “I am extremely pleased to welcome this highly skilled team of specialists to Canopius. We have significant growth ambitions for UK Specialty and are strengthening our existing business lines, diversifying into new product areas and continuing to attract high calibre individuals to complement our existing expertise.

“This move into consumer products broadens our offering to brokers and is a significant step for us in realising our expansion aims. I look forward to working with the team.”

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