Cooper Gay poaches Willis deputy head

Cooper Gay, a reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, has appointed Jonathan Prinn as head of global placement.

He takes up his new role on September 12 and will report to Steve Hearn, group chief executive officer.

Prinn has over 20 years of experience in international broking placement and management, having most recently served as deputy head of broking at Willis GB.

At Willis, Prinn was responsible for developing a number of market initiatives and new revenue streams.

He previously served as chief operating officer (COO) as Willis global placement company, where one of his primary responsibilities was the design of the WillPLACE broking system.
Prior to join Willis in 2008, Prinn held for the role of global COO of the facultative division at Guy Carpenter.

Before Guy Carpenter, Prinn also served as a managing director of Marsh Global Placement. He began his insurance career in 1981 with Bowring (now Marsh & McLennan).
Hearn said: “Jonathan is the latest in a series of senior appointments which offer a glimpse of our ambitions for the future.

“He has an outstanding track record of implementing industry leading technology and broking solutions which will significantly enhance our proposition and firmly position us a new force in the market. Our plans are ambitious.

“However, by continuing to strengthen our team with proven market innovators and leaders with the drive and vision to support our goals, I am certain that our business will quickly set itself apart from anything in our sector today. I am very pleased to announce Jonathan’s appointment and look forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly have."

Prinn added: ''I'm delighted to join Cooper Gay, it is a company with a clear ambition, remit and growth plans. I'm very much looking forward to helping serve Cooper Gay's diverse client base and working with carriers to create new and innovative solutions both in London or overseas.”