Canopius strengthens APAC team with strategic senior appointments
Global specialty re/insurer Canopius Group has announced the appointment of Lucy Lumb as Underwriter, Property Coverholder and Delegated Authority, and Trisha Urquhart as Underwriter, Accident & Health.
The new additions bolster the firm’s local underwriting capability, as the team looks to expand its presence in Australia.
Lumb brings over 19 years of industry experience across several senior underwriting roles with expertise in commercial underwriting.
Prior to this, Lumb worked as the Senior Property Underwriter at DUAL New Zealand. She ahas also served as Senior Commercial Underwriter at ANDO Insurance in New Zealand, and Senior Commercial Property Underwriter at Pen Underwriting in Australia.
Lumb will report to Jeanene Hill, Head of Coverholder & Delegated Authority,
Urquhart has more than 24 years of experience in the industry. Prior to this, she was at East West Insurance Brokers where she served as the Claims & Compliance Manager. She has held positions as Senior Underwriter, Liability & Accident and Sickness at Ryno Underwriting, where she was also a Claims Manager for both East West Insurance Brokers and Ryno Insurance.
Urquhart will report to Suzanne White, who leads the Accident & Health team in APAC.
White commented: “Both Lucy and Trisha bring a wealth of experience to their role. Given their deep industry knowledge, coupled with their demonstrated track record of underwriting, I have no doubt they will make invaluable contributions to our fast-growing team. I look forward to working with them as we look to further our market position in Australia.”
Hill added: “Australia is a key strategic hub for Canopius, and we are committed to hiring the best talent so we can provide the best possible outcomes and expand our presence in the market. Our work is made possible by the quality of our talented underwriters, so I am delighted to welcome both Lucy and Trisha to the team.”
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