ACE Europe is increasing its presence in the North East and South East of England with a strengthened regional underwriting team.
Business development manager Mick Laws, and commercial underwriting managers Peter Locker and Mark Allen, will continue ACE’s regional expansion of Property and Casualty business across the UK.
Based in Newcastle, Mr Locker and Mr Laws will develop the North Eastern region including Cumbria, an area previously managed by ACE Europe’s Manchester office. Mr Allen will focus on Kent and parts of Sussex and Surrey. He will be based at the company’s Maidstone office.
Carl Bach, President of ACE UK and Ireland said: "The withdrawal of a number of insurers from these areas over the past couple of years has opened up new opportunities for commercial insurers."
"As ACE continues to strengthen its UK network, we are delighted to fill the gap left behind by our competitors, offering more brokers easy access to our underwriting expertise and global backing."
The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients ACE Group conducts its business on a global basis, with operating subsidiaries in nearly 50 countries. Additional information can be found at: www.acelimited.com .