IGI boosts London operation with three hires
The UK operations of re/insurer International General Insurance (IGI) has strengthened its team with the appointment of three senior underwriters.
Barry Marren has been appointed international direct and facultative (D&F) property underwriter. He joins from Markel where he wrote an international property portfolio of D&F business.
Maria Fahy joins as treaty underwriter. She previously served at Chaucer Syndicate at Lloyd’s, where she was class underwriter, international property treaty.
In addition, Joanne Forester has been appointed as assistant aviation underwriter. She has expertise in airline and general aviation, underwriting and broking, most recently at United Insurance Brokers.
Andreas Loucaides, chief executive officer of IGI UK, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to attract such talented and respected professionals as Barry, Maria and Joanne to IGI UK.
“Maria will strengthen our current offering from treaty underwriter Simon Levy who is based in Amman, Jordan, and will provide further support to our existing clients and brokers, as well as developing new business opportunities in London and internationally.
“Barry’s appointment here in London further enhances our property team based in Amman as we continue to grow these profitable books of business. Joanne will play an important role in helping us to strengthen our general aviation team.”
