MS Amlin appoints 4 new Business Heads to bolster Specialty offering

MS Amlin, the leading global (re)insurer, today announces the appointments of four senior leaders within the Specialty business, who will report to Mark Clements and Andrew Wright, Co Chief Underwriting Officers of MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd (MS AUL).

The creation of the Speciality business follows the outcome of the reorganisation of MS Amlin designed to support the ambition to become a world-class insurance group focusing on specialty business and reinsurance risks.  The Speciality business will consist of five divisions, Crisis Management, Property, Marine, Natural Resources and Casualty.

• John Roberts West as Head of Property
• Laurence Humberstone as Head of Marine
• Jason Herriott as Head of Crisis Management
• Julian Samuel as Head of Natural Resources

John Roberts West will take on the role of Head of Property. He joined MS Amlin in 2015 and is currently Product Group Leader for MS Amlin’s North American and International Property portfolio.

Jason Herriott has been appointed to Head of Crisis Management where he will be responsible for leading specific client portfolios to deliver against the Crisis Management business plan. He is currently Product Global Leader for War, Terrorism, Political Risks and Allied Perils at MS Amlin.

Laurence Humberstone will take on the role of Head of Marine. He joined MS Amlin in 2015 and is currently Specie Product Group Leader and Regional Manager for Specie, War, Terrorism, and Hull.

Julian Samuel has joined MS Amlin as Head of Natural Resources. Julian is a recognised leader in the upstream energy market and has a wealth of experience in the industry. He joins from Markel International syndicate 3000 / MIICL, where he was responsible for all aspects of underwriting and strategy for the Natural Resources business unit.

All four Heads will be responsible for the design and implementation of the strategy and underwriting approach within their business divisions from February 1^st, excluding Julian who will join MS Amlin towards the end of February. There is no announcement at this time about the lead of the Casualty division which will be shared in due course.

Tom Clementi, CEO MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd said: “I am delighted to announce the appointments of four senior leaders who will be responsible for heading up MS Amlin’s new Specialty divisions. The promotions of John, Laurence and Jason are evidence of the deep bench of talent and expertise already present within the MS Amlin team, while Julian’s appointment demonstrates our ability to continue to attract leading industry talent.

“The Specialty business will bring together the M&A and P&C International businesses to form part of a global specialty franchise across London, the Middle East, the Far East and continental Europe.  Under the new structure we aim to provide a more holistic view of risk for our clients by bringing all specialty capabilities under one roof.  I am pleased to have such a wealth of talent to support the business.”

Authored by MS Amlin