RFIB lures Willis exec

Lloyd’s broker RFIB has appointed Steve Hughes as divisional director, hull and war. He will report to Chris Tansley, managing director of marine international.

Hughes joins from Willis where he served as executive director, marine. Prior to this, he spent six years at Price Forbes as a divisional director responsible for producing and placing marine hull and liability business.

Jonathan Turnbull, chief executive officer of RFIB, said: “A key part of our growth strategy is to attract individuals who have the experience, market understanding and service driven approach to complement our specialist team. Steve has these qualities in abundance and his highly impressive reputation and vast expertise, particularly in US and Asian business, will be a significant asset to our hull and war team. I am very pleased to welcome him to RFIB.”