11 August 2014 Insurance

Lloyd’s syndicate DL Dale poaches QBE exec

DL Dale & Others, syndicate 2525, the specialist employers’ and third party liability Lloyd’s insurer, has poached a director from QBE.

Tim Butcher, formerly of QBE, will join the syndicate on 1st December 2014 to help develop the international account as senior class underwriter. Syndicate 2525 is managed by Asta Managing Agency.

Butcher has over 37 years’ experience of underwriting in the Lloyd’s market and was previously director of international liability at syndicate 386, now managed by QBE. He was also deputy underwriter to John Murphy at syndicate 1156 and in the past, has underwritten employers’ and primary public liability classes both within the UK and internationally.

Butcher said: I very much welcome the opportunity of working with David Dale and his team to build up their international account. I look forward to making a positive contribution to the syndicate’s future prospects.”

David Dale, active underwriter at D L Dale & Others, syndicate 2525, said: “Syndicate 2525 has a unique approach, partnering with brokers and clients to provide a worldwide solution to meet the client’s liability insurance needs. Tim is a rare talent and a real asset to s.2525.”

Julian Tighe, chief executive officer of Asta, added: “Tim will be a real asset to s.2525 and Asta. His experience in the international liability markets will complement the existing talent in the team. I very much look forward to working with him.”

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