Global specialty re/insurance group Chaucer has expanded its UK capabilities with the appointment of Ryan Cushway as Head of UK Property & Casualty, effective immediately.
In his new position, Cushway will work to help broaden Chaucer’s UK P&C offering and enhance its ability to deliver specialist solutions across the country, supporting Chaucer’s ambition to build a leading UK P&C proposition.
An experienced executive with deep underwriting expertise, extensive market knowledge and well-established broker relationships, Cushway is joining Chaucer from Sompo, where he served as Head of International & UK Casualty.
Prior to this, he held several senior positions at Aspen in similar classes of business, with earlier experience at Liberty Specialty Markets.
Paul Restarick, Head of Non-Marine Insurance at Chaucer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ryan to Chaucer. He brings a wealth of experience, a strong track record of underwriting performance and deep broker relationships that will further strengthen our position in the UK market.
“This appointment represents a significant investment in our Property & Casualty capabilities and demonstrates our commitment to building a market-leading proposition for brokers and clients. The combination of Ryan’s leadership, expertise, and the scale of capacity we are deploying creates an exciting platform for future growth.”
Cushway added: “I am thrilled to be joining Chaucer at such an exciting stage in its development. Chaucer has built a strong reputation for underwriting excellence, long-term partnerships and empowering talented teams to succeed.
“We look forward to establishing a leading UK Property & Casualty offering, delivering outstanding service to brokers and clients, and building a business that can grow sustainably over the years ahead.”
