The purpose is to ‘make a big affect’, new head says
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“This initiative underscores Canopius’ dedication to increasing its footprint within the US insurance coverage sector and enhancing its casualty capabilities,” Canopius mentioned in a press launch shared with Insurance coverage Enterprise.
The insurer will deal with industrial dangers, with a “specialised method” in area of interest verticals together with building, industrial real-estate, hospitality, manufacturing, and know-how.
“The E&S extra casualty market has turn into one of many fastest-growing markets within the insurance coverage business and this speedy development has offered a possibility for Canopius to enter the market and provide a specialised resolution for our clients,” mentioned Laurie Banez, Canopius head of casualty, U.S. & Bermuda.
“Underneath Jude’s management, we’ll ship underwriting excellence and revolutionary risk-based options for our wholesale distribution companions.”
DiBattista named to steer Canopius extra casualty push
DiBattista has greater than thirty years of casualty E&S expertise, having most lately served as GuideOne VP of E&S casualty. Over the previous decade, he has additionally held senior roles at Nationwide, QBE, and Aspen.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Canopius group, and I’m very excited in regards to the alternative to construct this group and product providing from the ground-up,” mentioned DiBattista. “I’m additionally thrilled with the corporate’s dedication to increase into the quickly rising extra casualty surplus traces market.
“Our imaginative and prescient facilities round offering complete merchandise tailor-made to various shoppers, aggressive phrases and situations, and area of interest underwriting experience our companions will worth.
“The last word purpose is to boost our price proposition and make a big affect throughout the market.”
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