Hamilton hires Novae head of casualty for Lloyd’s managing agency

Hamilton Underwriting, the managing agency of Syndicate 3334 and the Lloyd’s operations of Bermuda-based Hamilton Insurance Group, has hired Robert Patten as head of casualty.

Patten joins Hamilton from Novae Insurance where he also held the position of head of casualty. Prior to that, he was employed for eight years at Aspen Insurance in a number of senior positions such as head of international P&C. His almost 40 years of industry experience includes appointments at XL Europe, Starr Excess and the Dublin and Bermuda-based operations of what is now Chubb (formerly ACE Group of Companies).

In his new role, Patten will report to active underwriter and head of treaty Trevor Carvey.

Hamilton Underwriting Limited chief executive officer Dermot O’Donohoe, said: "With Lloyd’s’ approval to add excess casualty to our portfolio in 2018, it’s great to have the benefit of Bob’s significant experience and expertise as we enter this class of business.

"Bob will be working with Hamilton Re Chief Underwriting Officer Casualty Insurance, Steve Hartwig, and his team to source business in the London market. Steve and Bob’s outreach will be complementary, underwriting to a maximum capacity of $25 million in London and $50 million in Bermuda. With an expected improvement in rates, terms and conditions, it’s timely for Bob to join us as Hamilton expands its leadership in this market segment."

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