Fiducia, a specialty insurance managing general agent (MGA) has announced the appointment of a new senior development underwriter, Mike Hall, to its marine cargo, freight liability and fine art and specie facilities to support UK and European brokers.
Joining from Zurich Insurance, Hall brings to his new role 26 years of underwriting experience within the marine and cargo insurance sector.
The executive was part of Zurich for 16 years, becoming head of marine in 2020. In this role, Hall led the UK underwriting team and was responsible for profit and loss management across the cargo, fine art and specie and UK regional marine portfolios.
Prior to Zurich, Hall held roles at CNA Insurance and RSA.
Gerry Sheehy, Fiducia CEO, said: “Mike has a strong underwriting record and is a fantastic addition to our team. He has a very personable and professional approach to his work, which perfectly aligns to the ‘can-do’ attitude we have at Fiducia and will be a significant asset to support our partner broker relationships.
“Marine cargo and freight continues to face a range of risks, and it is essential that our partner brokers have access to expert underwriters who can develop policies which best meet their clients’ challenges.
“Mike’s appointment will significantly boost our underwriting capabilities alongside ensuring we continue to cement our market-leading position.”
Commenting on his appointment, Hell said: “Fiducia’s client-first approach makes it stand out within the specialised insurance marketplace. The business has established a reputation for positive service, competitive pricing and empowered, knowledgeable underwriters.
“It’s great to be joining the highly regarded marine cargo and freight team and I look forward to working with them and supporting its growing client list and broker base.”
Last year, the company made its cargo products available on the Acturis online insurance platform, which gives partner brokers direct access to Fiducia’s underwriters.
