Canopius swoops for energy leader from Beazley

Specialty re/insurer Canopius has hired Rachel Sabbarton as a senior underwriter within its energy team.

Sabbarton joins from Beazley Group, where she was deputy head of energy. She will report to Geoff Tin before succeeding him in the role of head of energy in the summer of 2019.

Mike Southgate, head of marine, energy and engineering, said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Rachel’s calibre and market presence to Canopius. We are dedicated to attracting the top market practitioners to our business and with Rachel’s arrival I am confident that one of our core business segments will continue to be in highly capable hands.

"We are also extremely grateful for the exemplary service that Geoff has given to both Canopius and the wider energy market over a 40 year period. We look forward to celebrating this achievement with him next year when we will wish him a long and happy retirement.”

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