Former AIG veteran to lead Fusion’s expansion plans in US

Speciality insurer  Fusion has hired a former AIG executive to lead its expansion plans in the US.

Steven England (pictured) joins the business as executive vice-president and partner. He has over 30 years of insurance experience, having held senior executive roles at AIG for more than 15 years, Ironshore and Ryan Specialty Group.

Based in Houston, Texas, England will provide executive and distribution leadership for Fusion Specialty Americas Insurance Services, a new US-based insurance entity, as it looks to rapidly expand in the market.

His responsibilities will include growing Fusion’s mergers & acquisitions (M&A) insurance capabilities across North America, and driving partnerships for other lines of specialty insurance.

Founded by industry veterans Killian McDermott and David Rogers, Fusion is part of the POP Holdings Group, a global conglomerate for specialist, data & technology-enabled insurance solutions, working with some of the leading insurers such as Allianz, Markel, Zurich, Ping An and HDI Global Specialty.

McDermott said: “Steve joins us at an exciting time as we continue with our mission to manage risks for the underserved small business market globally. His extensive background in building insurance companies and his knowledge of distribution in the region brings highly valued expertise as we expand and look to new partners for our business in North America.”

Rogers added: “We’re excited to welcome Steve aboard at this opportune time for our business. Steve’s extensive track record and commitment to achieving only the best results with specialty insurance businesses, will be invaluable to us as we strive to deliver market leading solutions to our brokers, distribution partners and their clients.”

England commented: “I am excited to join the team at Fusion. After getting to know the team more and watching the business’s impressive growth, it is easy to see how they have built such a highly successful business, with market leading carrier partners. I look forward to partnering with my colleagues in the US and beyond, helping to bring specialty insurance expertise and capacity to underserved small business markets.”

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