Managing general agent Specialty MGA UK has bolstered its international property, financial lines, and cyber units by adding Luke Bristow, Tony Loizides, and Lisa Rowe as senior underwriters.
Having worked with both large multinationals and small businesses, Bristow offers over a decade of experience in international and US property risk within the London Market where he has fostered robust relationships with brokers placing direct and facultative insurance.
“It’s clear that the market is keen to work with Specialty MGA UK and recognises the responsiveness and flexibility we can offer,” declared Bristow, who was appointed as senior underwriter for international property.
“Underwriters won’t shy away from risk if it can be insured at the right price and it fits within our appetite and strategy. I’m sure that this approach, of being creative to find ways to write business rather than turn it down, will help us continue our growth trajectory.”
Loizides, with more than three decades in specialty lines, has focussed significantly on cyber for over 25 years. His global market engagement, particularly in the US, complements his background in directors’ and officers’ (D&O), errors and omissions (E&O), financial institutions, and healthcare.
Previously, Loizides served as head of broking at a cyber-dedicated London broker, bringing valuable market and management insights to Specialty MGA UK.
The senior underwriter for financial lines and cyber commented: “Specialty MGA UK’s focus on providing meaningful capacity and innovative solutions to the bespoke needs of clients make this MGA well-placed for rapid growth.
“Whether it be for niche E&O, public D&O, or personal lines cyber, the reinsurance sector has become essential in managing and mitigating these evolving risks. I look forward to growing Specialty’s expertise in these areas and adding real value to our reinsurance offering.”
Rowe, meanwhile, has spent over a decade in the insurance sector as both a broker and underwriter, with her expertise spanning investment managers, banks, aircraft leasing, and fintechs. At Specialty MGA UK, she will serve as senior underwriter for financial lines.
“This is an exciting period of growth for the company, and I’m delighted to be part of their further expansion into financial lines,” Rowe shared.
“It’s clear that Specialty MGA UK recognises the huge opportunities within financial lines, with already a successful and profitable book of business. I look forward to working with Manoj and the team, as we continue to provide additional capacity in the market.”
She was referring to MNK Group chair Manoj Kumar (pictured), who had this to say about the appointments: “Luke, Tony, and Lisa have a huge amount of experience and will be valuable additions to our growing team.
“As the international property, financial lines, and cyber markets become increasingly competitive, I’m excited that we are adding experts with such strong knowledge in their sectors, and who are trusted by brokers and clients across the market.”
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