Venbrook nabs programmes expert from AXIS Capital to drive growth

Insurance brokerage  Venbrook has tapped a senior executive of AXIS with over 30 years of experience across both the carrier and programme administration to lead its US division.

Bryan Meyer has been appointed as executive vice president and head of US programmes, Venbrook Specialty Services, where he will lead the growth strategies of the company's key programmes across construction, specialised transportation and commercial property.

Meyer joins Venbrook from Axis Capital, with previous roles at All Risks, Stonebridge Underwriters, and Northland.

In his new role, Meyer will be responsible for managing general underwriters and all other aspects of the company’s specialty division, including sales, customer support, carrier relationships, client solutions, underwriting and binding authority for the company’s programme divisions which include Cardigan General Insurance Services, ComStar General Insurance Solutions, and Alpharetta Underwriters.

Jason Turner, Venbrook founder and CEO, said: “We have been on a mission to expand our programmes business over the last few years with strategic acquisitions of specialty and innovative partners. Bryan’s experience is critical to our continued buildout and the growth of our business platform. He is a tactical thinker with the kind of deep knowledge and acumen needed to lead the team and offer our clients the most bespoke solutions in the industry. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Meyer commented: “Venbrook already has a strong foundation in Programmes through its acquisitions of Alpharetta Underwriters, Cardigan General, and ComStar General. I am confident that with my experience on both the carrier and programme administrator side, alongside a stellar new team, we will bring Venbrook programmes to the next level. We are a one-stop solution for programs and that is highly unique in the industry.”

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