Everest Re and Aqueous Underwriting have recently made significant appointments aimed at strengthening their leadership teams and enhancing their service offerings.
Alex Haines has joined Everest Re as the global head of Engineering. He comes with over 20 years of experience in construction and engineering, having previously worked at Guy Carpenter as managing director. In his new role, Haines will report to Emily Davis, who leads the Global Specialties division at Everest. This division includes various sectors such as aviation, marine, and cyber solutions. Haines has held leadership positions at notable firms like Willis Towers Watson and MAPFRE, bringing a wealth of knowledge to his new position.
Meanwhile, Aqueous Underwriting, based in London, has promoted Dan Dorrell to head of Property & Casualty. This new position is part of Aqueous’s strategy to innovate and develop new products in response to changing market demands. Dorrell was previously the Trading & Distribution Manager at Aqueous. In his new role, he will lead a team focused on creating tailored insurance products and implementing effective pricing strategies. Dorrell’s understanding of market dynamics will also help him attract new talent and maintain Aqueous’s reputation for excellent service.
Danny French, CEO of Aqueous, expressed confidence in Dorrell’s capabilities, emphasizing that the company is well-positioned for growth with a customer base of over 30,000 policyholders. The upcoming product pipeline is expected to play a crucial role in this expansion.
Aqueous Underwriting specializes in professional indemnity and SME package insurance, particularly for the food, hospitality, leisure, and hotel sectors. This focus on specific industries allows Aqueous to tailor its offerings to meet the unique needs of its clients.
Both appointments signal a commitment to innovation and customer service in the insurance industry, as these companies adapt to evolving market conditions.