Bridgehaven names Marry European chief executive amid EU buildout

Bridgehaven Europe Specialty has appointed Fiona Marry (pictured) as European chief executive, leading their expansion from Dublin.

Marry brings a wealth of expertise from her 35-year career most recently chief executive at USAA EU DAC, previously chief executive and CUO at Hamilton Insurance DAC. She has worked across multiple key markets, underwriting with international firms from Dublin market location, as well as opening distribution channels across Europe, Australia and Asia. 

According to the company her appointment marks a significant milestone in Bridgehaven’s expansion, as it grows its network of MGA partners across the EU. The Dublin-based Company will deliver Bridgehaven’s business model across Europe by leveraging its existing capabilities and developing additional specialty risk classes.

Erik Matson, group chairman, Bridgehaven Europe Holdings, said: “We are very happy to have Fiona join our team as the chief executive of our European entity. Her extensive underwriting experience within multiple markets will be invaluable as we grow our capabilities in Ireland and the rest of the European Union. Bridgehaven is an underwriting ethos-driven company, and her underwriting prowess, coupled with her global distribution expertise, made her the perfect choice to lead our next phase of growth.”

Marry added: “Bridgehaven are in a moment of rapid expansion and development, and I am very motivated to lead the team as one of the first hybrid insurers entering the European market. Having worked in multi-market channels, I am excited to deliver this innovative model into the EU, bringing together MGAs and reinsurers for mutual growth.”

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