Tokio Marine draws Fidelis & Liberty talent for contingency build out

Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) Specialty Group has made a series of hires and promotions as it seeks to cement its position in the contingency sector.

In London, Martha Crowhurst (pictured) has been promoted to senior contingency underwriter and will head up the London Market operation. Having worked within the contingency team for seven years, Crowhurst will be responsible for building and maintaining  TMHCC’s specialty London Market Contingency business, reporting to Neil Paddon, head of Non-North American contingency business.

Joining Crowhurst in London is Joseph Bell who has taken on the role of assistant underwriter, contingency. Bell joins from Fidelis where he held a similar role and has six years’ experience in underwriting contingency risks. He will report to Crowhurst and will be responsible for servicing the London Market contingency business.

Furthermore, in Dusseldorf, Farbod Bayat has joined as sports and entertainment underwriter. In his new role, Bayat will be responsible for managing the German-based sports disability and contingency business, working with the wider European team and adding to existing expertise in London, Paris, Barcelona and Brussels.

Having joined from Liberty Specialty Markets, Bayat has nine years’ experience underwriting specialty risks, particularly within the accident and health sector.

Philip Hall, managing director of  TMHCC Specialty Group, commented: “As market leaders in the Contingency sector, we are always looking to move forward, enhance our proposition and invest in the depth of our expertise.”

“These appointments are a great example of that and it is hugely rewarding to be able to draw on our existing prowess to promote from within but also to be able to attract new talent to our growing team.”

“If  TMHCC is going to continue to lead this market, it’s vital we make these investments and that we have a local presence, trade in the local language, remain focused on our specialisms whilst continuing to bring decades of experience to continue to deliver on our client base. These appointments ensure we will do just that.”

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