CFC names claims director

CFC, a specialist lines underwriting agency, has appointed Margaret Murphy as claims director, based in London.

Murphy joins from Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker in New York, where she served as partner for over 15 years.

Murphy has experience advising and representing US and international insurers on a wide range of claims. She has also previously worked with insurers to develop risk management solutions.

David Walsh, chief executive officer of CFC, said: “Delivering an efficient and effective claims handling service is critical to our business and we have focused on providing our clients with the best possible response should the worse happen from day one.

“As we grow our business, we continue to invest in our service, systems and our team to ensure our clients receive an exceptional response. I am delighted that we have attracted someone of Margaret’s calibre so that we can further build on and improve the claims service that we deliver.”

Murphy added: “I am excited to be joining this passionate group of people. I have been impressed by CFC’s commitment to delivering holistic insurance solutions backed by remarkable levels of service. I’m looking forward to working with the claims and underwriting teams across our range of products to further enhance our proposition.”