Standard Syndicate 1884 hires reinsurance head from Lloyd's

Charles Taylor-managed Standard Syndicate 1884 has appointed Ian Smith to the role of hull class underwriter, and Courtney Naylor as head of reinsurance.

Naylor joins from Lloyd’s where he worked in their outwards reinsurance team, providing oversight of syndicates, including 1884. Prior to joining Lloyd’s, Naylor was reinsurance manager at ERS where he was responsible for the placement of three classes of business and for all operational functions including RI recoveries.

Smith has nearly 30 years of experience in the marine market in London gained across both the Lloyd’s and company markets. He was recently at Navigators Syndicate in the role of head of hull & war. Prior to that, he worked at Novae where he was responsible for expanding the overall book of hull business as well as introducing yacht and war/piracy business. He has previously worked at Markel International, Royal & Sun Alliance, Euclidian Syndicate and Cox Insurance.

Robert Dorey, active underwriter, The Standard Syndicate said: "The Standard Syndicate brings a single-minded focus on marine and energy underwriting, in-depth market expertise and a broad range of covers to the Lloyd’s market. The Syndicate has achieved a great deal since launch and we are delighted to continue to grow our team with such experienced names in the market. We look forward to working with them as we deliver our plans going forward."

Syndicate 1884 provides a range of marine, selective non-marine property and cyber insurance covers to the marine and marine energy industry sectors.

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