Former Munich Re exec and captive director joins Ensurance

Ensurance UK, a niche construction and engineering MGA based in the UK, has appointed Tim Cramphorn to its board as a non-executive director.

Cramphorn has over 45 years of industry experience, and is the former CEO and managing director of Munich Re-owned HSB Engineering Insurance, an international engineering insurance company.

He also currently holds directorships at Guernsey captive insurance companies Trafalgar Insurance Company and Compatriot Insurance PCC, as well as at several Lloyd's and non-Lloyd's insurance brokers.

Cramphorn has also been the chair of the British Machinery Insurers Association, a committee member of the Insurance Institute of London Property Committee and as an active syndicate underwriter at Lloyd’s.

“I’m delighted to be joining the Ensurance team and to play a role in helping to reposition the business in the UK and internationally," said Cramphorn. "There is a great opportunity for future growth and to establish a global reputation as the go-to provider for specialist construction insurance. I’m excited to be part of the team that is making this happen.”

Tim James, CEO of Ensurance UK, added: “This appointment is a real coup for Ensurance and we’re excited to welcome Tim to the UK Board of Directors. His extensive experience in the insurance industry and his background in construction and engineering further strengthens the Board and expands our industry-wide connections.”