Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has announced the appointment of Guy Pierpoint (pictured above) to its marine team, where he will focus on business development.
Pierpoint joined the company on November 1 and brings nearly 40 years of experience in marine insurance, spanning both the London and international markets.
Most recently, Pierpoint served as a portfolio manager for British Marine, a subsidiary of QBE, where he managed its protection and indemnity (P&I) book across London and Singapore. Prior to that, he held senior roles including senior executive director at Atlantic Insurance Brokers, overseeing retail broking in Houston, Texas, and business development in London.
Pierpoint began his career in the Lloyd’s market in 1985 with GL Towers Syndicate, part of Willis Faber Underwriting Management Group, which later became Wellington Underwriting.
In 1991, he co-founded Osprey Underwriting Agency, a marine-focused managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder. He served as its CEO until the business was acquired by Thomas Miller in 2016, where he continued as CEO of Thomas Miller Specialty until 2021.
At Miller, Pierpoint will report to Jake Jauncey, head of MTL, and Phil Wheeler, head of marine. His responsibilities include expanding Miller’s North American book of business and enhancing the broker’s expertise and capabilities in the marine sector. Pierpoint will also collaborate with Peter Townsend, a senior marine broker at Miller.
Wheeler highlighted Pierpoint’s industry experience and his contribution to business growth.
“His strong relationships across the United States and Asia, and his intimate understanding of these respective markets, will greatly support our international growth ambitions and particularly our buildout in North America,” he said. “Bringing aboard the industry’s best talent with deep-rooted connections and specialist market expertise is central to Miller’s continued growth, and we’re delighted to have welcomed Guy to the team.”
In September, the re/insurance broker also expanded the division with the appointment of Andrew Gordon to its marine team.
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