Arch bolsters construction ambitions with Chapman appointment
Arch Insurance International (Arch) has announced the appointment of Tim Chapman (pictured) as head of construction, with immediate effect.
In this newly created role, Chapman is responsible for developing Arch’s construction portfolio and building out the company’s open-market offering, providing coverage on a global basis for large and complex risks. Based in London, he reports to Jake Gibbs, head of marine, energy & construction.
According to Arch Chapman is a highly respected figure in the construction market and brings over 25 years of experience in underwriting large-scale infrastructure projects. He joins Arch from SCOR where he was previously global segment leader for civil works and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) head of construction. Prior to this, he was a senior engineering underwriter at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Commenting on the announcement, Lino Leoni, chief underwriting officer, short tail lines said: “We are very excited to welcome Tim to Arch. He is incredibly well-respected among brokers and peers, and his depth of experience and technical expertise will be a tremendous asset as he leads the development of our construction portfolio. We see significant opportunity for growth in the sector and are pleased to be expanding our product offering to better serve our clients. Tim’s appointment is an important step in establishing Arch as a leader in this space.”
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