Talbot Underwriting Announces Appointment of David Morris to Active Underwriter
March 01 2017 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Talbot Underwriting Ltd. (“Talbot”), a wholly owned subsidiary
of Validus Holdings, Ltd. (“Validus”), is pleased to announce the
appointment of David Morris to the position of Active Underwriter.
The role was previously held by James Skinner, who served as both
Active Underwriter and Chief Underwriting Officer for Talbot. David
will report to James, who will continue as Chief Underwriting
Officer.
David brings significant experience to the position, having been
with Talbot since 2002. Previously, he served as Head of Overseas
Offices and Head of International Property in Talbot’s London
office, focusing on the development of Talbot’s business and the
operations of its international offices.
Prior to this, he was Head of Underwriting at Talbot Risk
Services Pte Ltd in Singapore, where he managed the development of
Talbot’s Asia Pacific business across multiple lines and business
functions. He also spent time in Talbot’s Dubai office as a Senior
Underwriter, establishing business operations in the Middle East
and North Africa.
“With over 15 years of expertise in the insurance sector, David
has been instrumental in helping us strengthen our client offerings
globally,” said Peter Bilsby, Chief Executive Officer of Talbot.
“We are thrilled to see him take on this new role within Talbot and
look forward to seeing him continue his advancement as Active
Underwriter.”
David began his career in Talbot’s London office, serving as
both a Property Underwriter and a Marine Underwriter. He received
his Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from The University of Durham in
1999 and received his Master’s Degree in International Relations
and Affairs from The University of Bristol in 2001.
David’s appointment is subject to regulatory approvals.
About Talbot Underwriting Ltd.
Talbot Underwriting Ltd operates within the Lloyd’s insurance
market through Syndicate 1183. Syndicate 1183 focuses on
underwriting a number of specialty classes including marine,
aviation, transport, energy, terrorism, political risk, accident
and health, construction, contingency, financial institutions,
property and treaty reinsurance.
About Validus Holdings, Ltd.
Validus Holdings, Ltd. ("Validus") is a holding company for
reinsurance and insurance operating companies and investment
advisors including Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. (“Validus Re”), Talbot
Underwriting Ltd. (“Talbot”), Western World Insurance Group, Inc.
(“Western World”) and AlphaCat Managers, Ltd. (“AlphaCat”).
Validus Re is a Bermuda global reinsurer focused primarily on
treaty reinsurance. Talbot is a specialty insurance group primarily
operating within the Lloyd's insurance market through Syndicate
1183. Western World is a U.S. specialty lines insurance company
focused on excess and surplus lines. AlphaCat is a Bermuda based
investment adviser managing capital for third parties and Validus
in insurance linked securities and other property catastrophe and
specialty reinsurance investments.
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