Energy-focused general agent (MGA) Volt Underwriting has appointed Alasdair Haines as senior midstream energy underwriter.
Haynes has been with QBE Insurance for nearly a decade, most recently as senior underwriter in onshore energy.
Andrew Tokley, chief underwriting officer at Volt Underwriting, commented on the appointment: “We are delighted to have hired someone of Alasdair’s caliber as we continue to expand our energy offering.
“He has a proven track record of building profitable portfolios at scale and his experience in the midstream and LNG sectors will play a key role in our growth strategy. These industries are core to the energy market and are consistent with our vision to be a leading market player.”
Volt Underwriting CEO Chris Allison added: “Our vision has always been to provide a broad range of products to a global energy customer base.
“Working with Alasdair to launch our midstream product is a natural extension of this vision. He brings deep industry experience, proven lead underwriter capabilities and strong distribution capabilities – assets that will be invaluable as we continue to grow Volt UW.”
Haines concluded: “I’m delighted to be joining Volt. They have assembled a great team and are already making a huge impact in the energy insurance space.
“This feels like the right time to take the next step in my career and I look forward to working with all stakeholders and building a profitable onshore energy portfolio over the coming years.”