Price Forbes, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Chris Harris as Managing Director (MD), Head of US casualty, effective immediately.
Harris, who has over three decades of industry experience in broking and underwriting roles with several MGAs, will lead and manage the US casualty team, set and execute strategic direction, and drive growth.
Most recently, he served at Howden as Divisional Director of US Casualty, and has previously held senior positions at brokerages such as Bowring Marsh and BMS.
Throughout his career, Harris has built extensive experience producing and placing US casualty business across the London, European, and Bermuda markets.
John Thompson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Price Forbes Broking, commented on the appointment, “Chris brings considerable leadership experience having navigated the US casualty market through multiple cycles from both an underwriting and broking perspective.
“This allows him to anticipate client challenges and deliver meaningful solutions in the most challenging circumstances, drawing on underwriter relationships built over more than 30 years. I’m confident Chris will be an invaluable asset as we pursue the next phase of growth in this important class and I am delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Harris added, “Price Forbes’ long-standing relationships with independent US wholesalers and retailers reflect the kind of business I know well, which makes this a natural fit.
“I’m looking forward to getting to know colleagues across both the Price Forbes and Ardonagh platforms and finding ways we can support each other – mentoring in particular is something I value and expect to play a part in as I settle into the role.”
Recently, Price Forbes expanded its cross-class follow facility, Lectio, to include casualty lines, after launching it in Bermuda, extending the facility’s premium scope to around USD 1.3 billion.
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