Carbon has announced the promotions of Rob Crocker to chief underwriting officer and Julie Gallagher to director of group underwriting management.
In his new role, Crocker will oversee the company’s syndicates and its U.S. strategy while continuing to serve as an active underwriter for Carbon Syndicate 4747.
He has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry and has expertise in building investment portfolios across Lloyd’s, UK, US and Irish platforms.
Crocker joined Carbon in 2024 as an active underwriter. Prior to that, he served as active underwriter and head of specialty product lines for Everest. Earlier in his career, he held underwriting positions at XL Catlin, Berkley Europe and The Underwriter Insurance Company.
In her new role, Gallagher will provide support to Crocker and Carbon’s underwriting teams.
She joined Carbon in 2024 as head of syndicate management and became chief of staff in 2025. During her tenure, she was instrumental in managing Carbon’s relationship with Asta, developing its U.S. strategy and developing new initiatives to improve efficiencies across the business.
Prior to joining Carbon, Gallagher spent 11 years at Asta Capital, most recently as Head of Client Management. Prior to this, she held roles at Chaucer, Lloyd’s of London and Aon Bank.
Carbon said these promotions will play a key role in supporting its continued success and executing on its growth strategy.
Jacqui Ferrier, CEO of Carbon, said: “We are delighted to announce these well-deserved promotions. Rob has made an outstanding contribution since joining Carbon and his leadership has been critical as we continue to execute on our growth strategy. Julie has been the driving force behind some of our most important relationships and her expanded responsibilities reflect her impact on the business. Both appointments demonstrate our commitment to developing outstanding talent at Carbon and I look forward to seeing them thrive in their new roles.”
