TigerRisk continues expansion into specialty lines with new hire from Aon

TigerRisk Partners, a risk, capital and strategic advisor to the global insurance and reinsurance industries, has appointed a head of its new global Trade Credit, Surety, and Political Risk business.

Based in London, Phil Bonner will lead Tiger’s initiative to become a new global leader in credit and related lines. Bonner will report to James Few, TigerRisk International Chief Executive Officer and will take up his appointment in June 2022.

Bonner has over 30 years’ experience and joins from Aon where he spearheaded the Trade Credit, Surety and Political Risk business.

Rod Fox, CEO of TigerRisk Partners, said: “I’m thrilled to have Phil join us and lead us into this exciting product group. Phil’s knowledge of the global market is industry-leading. This important addition to our specialty product range fits naturally into Tiger’s business model.’’
Few said: “The addition of Phil to our team is invaluable. We have been building out specialty lines and Phil’s knowledge and experience allow us to offer our clients deep expertise in the credit market.”

Bonner began his career at UK reinsurance company Mercantile & General, and was a founding member of their Credit, Bond and Political Risk Team in 1988. He left as global head in 1996 to join ACE Guaranty Re (formerly Capital Re) to establish its European operation based in London, before moving to their New York headquarters. Before joining Aon, Phil spent two years with Atradius, as a founding member of their Special Products Team. He joined Aon in 2006 as Global Leader of their Trade Credit and Financial Risk team where he led the global team developing innovative and cutting-edge structural solutions.

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