Randall & Quilter director hired as CEO of ANV Syndicates

Global speciality insurance group ANV Holdings has appointed Janet Helson as chief executive officer of the group’s Lloyd’s managing agency, ANV Syndicates.

Helson takes over from Andrew Hall, who was appointed interim managing director of ANV’s Lloyd’s managing agency in April. She joins ANV from Randall & Quilter, where she was director of the underwriting management division. Prior to that, Helson was director, turnkey syndicates at Chaucer and director at Kiln and Crowe.

Helson will be responsible for the operation of ANV’s Lloyd’s platform. She will report to Lynsey Cross, CEO of ANV Group.

Cross said: “I am delighted to welcome Janet to ANV. Her extensive experience and knowledge of the London market make her the ideal person to take on the role of CEO of ANV’s Lloyd’s platform. I look forward to working with her.”

Gerard van Loon, who took on the role of ANV syndicates director of underwriting in 2014 during the integration of ANV and Jubilee, resumes his previous role of ANV Group chief underwriting officer. He will oversee underwriting strategy for the group including ANV syndicates and ANV’s managing general underwriter (MGU) covering US and international business.

Van Loon said: "We have worked hard over the last two years building our Lloyd’s underwriting platform and strategy and we are now a properly integrated business with an exceptional team.

“We will continue to build our traditional Lloyd’s of London wholesale underwriting platform and strengthen our international retail presence through our MGU, identifying strategic opportunities for the business as they arise.”