Trident Marine Managers (TMM) has appointed Clarke Smith as director of underwriting.
Smith has more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, with a particular focus on the recreational marine space. He has worked in several different capacities, having worked in underwriting positions at a carrier, an MGU and a broker.
He is a former board member of the Association of Marina Industries and a member of the National Marine Manufacture Association risk management council.
TMM, a managing general underwriter for the specialty marine and offshore energy industries and a part of Ryan Specialty Group (RSG), has also opened a new office in Boston, MA, as the group seeks to expand its presence in the US market.
Jorge Pecci, head of RSG Underwriting Managers’ marine vertical, said: “[Smith’s] extensive product and industry knowledge combined with his many years of experience further solidifies our position in the Marine insurance industry at the right time.”