UnipolRe hires senior underwriter from Canopius

UnipolRe, a Dublin-based reinsurer backed by Italian insurer UnipolSai Assicurazioni, has appointed Thierry Pelgrin as a senior underwriter for France, DACH, Belgium, Southern Europe & the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Pelgrin joins from Canopius where he was leader of operations in continental Europe. Previously, he spent more than 10 years with Everest Re in Continental Europe.

Pelgrin will report to Simon Wigzell, underwriting manager, UnipolRe.

Marco Sordoni, chief executive of UnipolRe, said the reinsurer’s biggest three markets are the UK, France and Germany and hiring Pelgrin will help consolidate this growth.

“We are delighted to welcome Thierry to our growing team at UnipolRe,” Sordoni said. “We have enjoyed strong growth since our inception especially in the markets of Germany and France and he represents an excellent complement to our team.”

Pelgrin commented: “I am delighted to have joined UnipolRe, an exceptionally customer-centric reinsurer. I look forward to introducing its broad range of products and expertise to new clients and building upon already established relationships during an interesting and exciting renewal.”

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