iprism appoints ex-Arch Lloyd’s exec as head of underwriting

iprism, a specialist commercial, property, tradesman and high net worth managing general agency, has appointed a new head of underwriting.

Aaron Woodhams will take up the newly created role, encompassing overall responsibility for the management, development, and performance of delegated authority activity, including iprism’s underwriting strategy, oversight, quality control and development.

Woodhams will also take on delegated authority underwriting and insurer relationship responsibilities from iprism’s underwriting director Gary Johnson, whose role will now focus on more technical aspects such as policy wordings, documentation and claims.

Woodhams joined iprism in December 2019 from Arch’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 2012, and was previously underwriting manager at the MGA.

A 20-year veteran of the insurance market, Woodhams has also held various underwriting roles at Axiom and Allianz.

iprism’s managing director Ian Lloyd said: “Since joining the business a little over a year and half ago, Aaron has played a significant role in our underwriting oversight and management. He has an excellent reputation in the London market and this promotion reflects his newly expanded role and responsibilities. I hope he will also play a key role in achieving our future growth ambitions.”

Woodhams commented: “I’m pleased to be able to bring my experience and network to the new role and am looking forward to working more closely with Ian and our senior team. I’m focused on delivering profitable underwriting results for our insurer partners, underpinned by the technology-enabled iprism platform.”

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