AmWINS MGA Unicorn expands property capabilities with new hire

US-based global broker AmWINS Group and parent of THB Group, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Matt Edwards as lead underwriter, property specialty in its London-based MGA Unicorn Underwriting.

Edwards joins from Pardus Underwriting, and has 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry, including broking and management roles at both Aon and THB Group.

In his new role, Edwards will lead the property specialty division of Unicorn, focusing on writing property insurance for small to medium size businesses and high value homeowners throughout the US. This business will be complementary to the larger property accounts being underwritten by Neil Chapman’s worldwide property division within Unicorn.

Edwards will report to Frank Murphy, CEO, Unicorn and CEO, THB Group.

Murphy said: “Unicorn has been attracting some of the leading underwriting talent in the market. We have ambitious plans for the business and, with the expertise of Matt and the new property-specialty team, we look forward to continuing on the path of strong, profitable growth.”

Edwards commented: “I am excited about the opportunity to join the talented underwriters at Unicorn and offer clients an innovative solution for SME property businesses in the US.”

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