RSG's Trident Marine expands presence in US marketplace

Trident Marine Managers (TMM), a managing general underwriter for the specialty marine and offshore energy industries and a part of Ryan Specialty Group (RSG), has appointed Clarke Smith as director of underwriting.

The company has also launched a new office in Boston, Massachusetts.

Clarke comes to TMM with more than 30 years of insurance industry experience and knowledge of the recreational marine space. Clarke has held several management and underwriting positions in the past.

Martin Hayes and Mike Johnson, Trident Marine’s managing directors, commented: “We are thrilled to open our fourth office, now in Boston and delighted that Clarke has joined our team. His market expertise and experience will be vital to our success as we continue to strengthen our presence in the US marketplace.”

Jorge Pecci, head of RSG Underwriting Managers’ marine vertical said: “Clarke’s extensive product and industry knowledge combined with his many years of experience further solidifies our position in the Marine insurance industry at the right time.”