Fidelis MGU has named Deborah Leen as head of human resources, in addition to appointing her as a member of the managing general underwriter’s executive committee. Fidelis MGU also announced two more for its executive committee, with Ben Fortune and Simon Crone appointed to the roles.
Leen, a 25-year veteran in the financial services sector, joins Fidelis from Arrow Global Group, where she worked as HR director for the investments division. Before that, she was interim head of HR at Fidelis Insurance. She also held several senior HR roles at companies such as Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, Insight Investment, Gulf International Bank, and ING.
According to her LinkedIn, Leen received her bachelor of science in applied psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She also holds a certification from Thomas International. In her new role, which is effective immediately, Leen will be based in London and report to group chief operating officer and Pine Walk CEO Rinku Patel.
Fidelis MGU has also announced several internal promotions. Nadia Beckert has been named senior underwriter for the reinsurance division, while Jordan Ray will take on the senior underwriting role for the renewables division. Lastly, Henry Edwards was named head of contingency. All promotions are effective immediately.
Fidelis MGU insurance CEO and chief underwriting officer Richard Coulson congratulated Leen and all other new appointees and promotions in their roles, saying that their additions is testament to the firm’s commitment to excellence in the region.
“I am delighted to welcome Deborah back to Fidelis MGU. Her experience will be vital as we look to expand and strengthen our excellent teams in London, Bermuda and Dublin,” Coulson said. “I am also excited to welcome Deborah, Simon and Ben to our executive committee. These promotions demonstrate their dedication to ensuring Fidelis MGU continues to be a market leader in London, Ireland, and Bermuda. A special congratulations to Nadia, Jordan and Henry on their promotions. These promotions demonstrate our aim to reward those showing long-term commitment to our company.”
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