SiriusPoint, a specialist insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Paul Beattie and Ed Winter as co-heads of the newly created Crisis Solutions business category of its London market specialist division.
The new team will initially focus on war, political violence and terrorism risks to meet growing protection needs in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
The issue will be underwritten through SiriusPoint Syndicate 1945, reinforcing the reinsurer/insurer’s commitment to Lloyd’s.
The team will be based in London and plans to build underwriting, risk management and claims capabilities to support the next phase of growth for the Crisis Solutions business and SiriusPoint’s specialist sector in the London market.
SiriusPoint explained that the new grade complements its existing marine and specialty product lines, particularly in areas such as ports and terminals, as well as coins, where the risk of terrorism and political violence is increasingly relevant.
Most recently, Winter worked at Markel and Beattie worked at Talbot Underwriting. Their appointments will be effective December 1, 2026, and will report to SiriusPoint Marine Corps Director Chris Fenn.
The two bring deep underwriting expertise, a proven track record of building and growing portfolios, and well-established relationships in the crisis solutions market.
Fenn commented: “The launch of Crisis Solutions demonstrates both our ambition to grow Syndicate 1945 and our commitment to supporting the Lloyd’s market with differentiated capabilities.
“Ed and Paul are two of the best-known and most respected underwriters in the space, and each have a strong track record of successfully launching books. Bringing them together is a defining moment for the market and SiriusPoint, giving us the scale, expertise and credibility to build a disciplined, durable portfolio from day one.”
David Govrin, president and CEO of SiriusPoint Global Reinsurance and London Market Specialty, said: “The launch of Crisis Solutions and the hiring of Ed and Paul, shortly after the launch of London Market Specialty, reflects our ambition to grow our position in the Specialty category, where clients around the world have been seeking London Market’s innovation, product expertise and capabilities.
“This launch reflects the continued growth in demand for crisis management solutions, as geopolitical tensions and conflict events continue to raise awareness of these risks. This is the first step in our long-term strategy to invest in the London market in areas where we see need and opportunity.”