Former senior underwriter Sam Adamson (pictured) now has a bigger role to play within the UK and Ireland financial institutions (FI) unit at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM).
Promoted to underwriting manager, Adamson will lead the London-based team which is welcoming a couple of additions. Joining as senior underwriters for FI are Pavittar Bansel and Joe Dearsley, who come from Sompo International and AXIS, respectively.
“Our FI account is one of the largest and longest standing in the market,” noted Adamson, who has been with LSM since 2012. “Having been there for our clients throughout the financial crisis and years of recovery since, we’ve built a reputation as a reliable partner for our brokers and insureds.”
Bansel, who also spent time at Endurance Worldwide and Chubb, brings nine years of experience in the London insurance market. Dearsley, meanwhile, has been in insurance since 2010, starting his insurance career at Liberty Syndicates.
LSM said another underwriting position for FI is in the process of being filled.
“FI remains a challenging class, but at Liberty we believe conditions are right to invest in our team and build a strong basis for the future development of our book,” commented Adamson. “That’s why we’re excited to have Pav and Joe join us, complementing our team’s existing talent and experience.”
