Westfield Specialty International, a specialist insurance provider, has expanded its casualty insurance product range with the launch of a new UK and European liability portfolio.
The newly formed division will be led by Keith Knight as class underwriter and Andy Skinner as deputy class underwriter.
The UK and European liability portfolio will underwrite a broad range of liability risks, supporting clients operating across multiple jurisdictions and legal environments.
The launch is in line with Westfield’s overall strategy as the company continues to expand its professional product line and expand its presence in the European liability market.
Previously, Westfield established a market presence in Luxembourg in late 2025.
Most recently, Knight served as deputy director of Everest’s international casualty unit, while Skinner also served as director of Everest’s UK and Ireland casualty unit.
Ross MacDonald, Divisional Director Casualty and Portfolio at Westfield Specialty International, commented: “At Westfield we have the interest and ability to take on new risks to grow our business and the launch of the UK and European Responsible Portfolios is a key step in that strategy. Our aim is to build a sustainable growth portfolio that balances profitability with disciplined risk selection and starts with investing in the best people – that’s exactly what we are doing.
“Keith and Andy are experienced figures in the market with deep technical expertise, a track record of high-quality service, and the ability to build productive, long-term relationships with brokers and clients. This makes them ideal candidates to lead the portfolio as we diversify our business into areas traditionally located outside of Lloyd’s, providing our broker partners with greater flexibility.”
