Fidelis enters D&F market, appoints senior underwriter

Bermuda-based re/insurer Fidelis has appointed Michael Davern as a senior underwriter. He will lead the growth of Fidelis’ direct and facultative (D&F) writings based in the London office, while working closely with colleagues in Bermuda. He joins from AXA XL where he spent over 10 years, most recently as an underwriting manager writing open market and delegated authority business.