Dale poaches transportation underwriting team from Neon

Lloyd's syndicate Dale Underwriting Partners, which is managed by third-party managing agency Asta, has launched a new US transportation underwriting team.

Simon Christensen and Natalie Moon both join the business from Neon Underwriting with combined 45 years’ experience in the transportation business. Christensen’s career spans more than 35 years in the London market in both the London broker role and in the past four years, that of underwriting a direct book of US trucking.

Dale's new product offering will include commercial auto physical damage and motor truck cargo.

Christensen said: “We are very excited to join Dale Underwriting and are looking forward to building up a profitable portfolio through our niche distribution network.”

Duncan Dale, the company's chief executive, commented: “We are very proud of the business and culture that we have built at Dale Underwriting and are highly selective of individuals, teams and their business. Simon and Natalie bring all of the elements we look for at both a personal and business level and we very much look forward to welcoming them to Dale Underwriting.”