Specialty (re)insurer Canopius Group has introduced the appointment of Sam Harrison as group chief underwriting officer.
In his new function, Harrison will report back to Canopius Group CEO Neil Robertson and can be part of the Canopius management staff.
Harrison joins the corporate from QBE Insurance coverage, the place he has spent most of his 30-year insurance coverage profession. He most just lately served as QBE’s group CUO. in that function, Harrison oversaw a big portfolio of underwriting companies throughout 27 counties. He led enterprise within the UK, Australia, the US and Asia.
In his new function, Harrison will lead Canopius Group’s portfolio throughout its three regional enterprise models in London, the US and Bermuda, and the Asia-Pacific area.
“We’re delighted to welcome Sam to Canopius,” Robertson mentioned. “Canopius is now underway with a transformational three-year development plan that can see us cement our standing as a number one world specialty P&C (re)insurer.”