North P&I Club appoints ex-Aon/Marsh exec to leadership role

Global marine insurer  North P&I Club has appointed a former Aon/Marsh leader to drive its diversification strategy forward.

The club has appointed Nick Wolfe (pictured right) as deputy global director (underwriting), alongside Simon Main and Steve, responsible for delivering its underwriting strategy. He will report to Thya Kathiravel, chief underwriting Officer of North (pictured center).

Wolfe joined the North in March 2020 as director (underwriting) from Aon, where he had been head of shipping, based in Singapore. He previously held a senior vice president position with insurance broking firm Marsh. After joining North, he has worked on building the diversified lines, including overseeing the launch of North Hull in July 2020.

“Our transformation from monoline P&I Club to diversified global marine insurer continues and Nick’s new role will empower him to drive our diversification strategy forward, which includes our products offered under the Sunderland Marine brand, Owners’ Fixed Premium P&I and North Hull,” said Paul Jennings, chief executive of North P&I Club (pictured left).

“The strategy is already making a significant contribution to North’s robust financial position and Nick’s appointment signals our commitment to strengthening the teams that enable our members and clients to trade with confidence.”

Kathiravel added: “Our recent annual review showed North achieving premium income growth of $60M across our mutual and diversified business lines in 2020-21, which reached over $400M in total. Year on year, premium increases were especially notable for Sunderland Marine Hull, P&I and Aquaculture lines and the newer, diversified Owners’ Fixed Premium P&I, as well as North Hull. The new facilities have all established strong positions in their markets in a short space of time and are making a significant contribution to premium growth. We look forward to further progress under Nick’s assured guidance.”

Wolfe commented: “I am delighted to take on this new role and support the further growth of North’s diversified lines. I am also looking forward to working with the teams and reinforcing their expertise and capabilities in key markets.”

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