SSL Endeavour targets international expansion with new hire

Lloyd’s broker and delegated authority specialist SSL Endeavour has hired a senior professional indemnity (PI) broker to expand its international business.

Mike Newson will initially work on the company's Canadian coverholder business and support its UK PI book.

Newson comes to SSL from Vantage Professional Risks where he was an account executive. Prior to that, he spent seven years with Arthur J Gallagher (International) as a divisional director responsible for the entire PI portfolio managing client, underwriting and managing general agent relationships.

“We are delighted to welcome a highly experienced broker of Mike’s calibre to the team. I have known Mike for a number of years. His experience and insight will be pivotal in exploring and delivering further expansion for us in the PI market," said Karen Allen, SSL Endeavour Group managing director. "With the PI market significantly hardening in many areas this is the perfect market for a seasoned broker like Mike and we are very excited about working with him."

"Mike’s initial focus will be working on our Canadian Coverholder business, where we have significant PI opportunities arising from our current focus on Property and Casualty. Mike will also support the development of our UK PI book," Allen added.

Get all the latest re/insurance industry news with our daily newsletter -  sign up here.

More of today's news

Reinsurance to cover half of Kemper’s Q4 cat losses

Greenlight Re becomes largest shareholder in US MGA AccuRisk

OneBeacon taps Great American CUO for management liability business

Czech broker Renomia expands through IMG acquisition

Download our survey inforgraphic on 'The Impact of Automation on Commercial Lines'