Ardonagh eyes international growth; looks to expand Bishopsgate with major hire

London market broker  Bishopsgate, a part of Ardonagh Specialty, has made a key leadership hire from Miller to help build its international reach, initially focusing on the Republic of Ireland and Australasia, with ambitions to expand into continental Europe through 2022 and beyond.

Bishopsgate has appointed Conor Geraghty (pictured) to join its leadership team as managing director of the newly-formed international and Ireland division. He will report to Bishopsgate CEO Graham Kilby.

His appointment will see the Lloyd’s broker, which already has operations in the UK, North Ireland and the US, continue to grow its overseas business and distribution.

Geraghty joins the team following more than ten years at Miller Insurance Services, where he held the position of joint head of ProFin, managing the division and responsible for Miller’s professional and financial risks businesses in the UK and internationally, outside of North America.

In his new role, Conor will oversee a full-service wholesale division across multiple lines from casualty and professional liability to cyber and property.

Kilby said: “I’m proud of the client offering Bishopsgate has built over the last few years - and I’m incredibly excited that Conor is joining us to take that to next stage. His knowledge and experience are going to add depth to our global distribution strategy.”

“Conor’s appointment links to the wider Ardonagh Specialty strategy and international growth plans – to which the Bishopsgate team brings its own particular expertise. It’s a testament to our track record of delivery for our clients that respected industry pros like Conor want to be part of the evolving Bishopsgate story.”

The opportunity to create something new within the proven Ardonagh platform attracted Conor to the role. He added: “I’m delighted to be at Bishopsgate, and I’m looking forward to helping Graham and the rest of the team build strong relationships in new territories and bring their flair for specialty insurance to more clients and businesses.

“Having the weight and combined expertise of Ardonagh Specialty behind us is going to help us create best in class product solutions and a market-leading platform for Coverholder, facility and wholesale business in London. I can’t wait to get started.”

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