Price Forbes today announces that Chris Harris has been appointed as Managing Director, Head of US Casualty, effective immediately.
In his new role Harris will lead and manage the US casualty team, setting the strategic direction and driving growth.
Harris brings more than three decades of industry experience to the role. He joins from Howden, where he served as divisional director of US casualty, and has previously held senior positions at leading brokerages including Bowring Marsh and BMS. Over the course of his career, he has built extensive experience producing and placing US casualty business across the London, European, and Bermuda markets. In addition to his broking background, Harris has held underwriting roles with several MGAs.
John Thompson, CEO, Price Forbes Broking, said: "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."
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Price Forbes is the largest independent specialty broker in the London Market. It has c.2000 colleagues and over USD7 million gross written premium under management. Price Forbes has a strong presence, deep relationships worldwide, and a steadfast commitment to investing in the best people, markets and technology. Together our expert teams in energy, casualty, property, aviation & space, marine, professional & financial lines, cargo, specie, fine art & high net worth and construction create solutions designed to empower clients to achieve their strategic ambition. To find out more visit www.priceforbes.com
Price Forbes and Price Forbes Re are part of The Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms and a top 20 global broker. To find out more visit www.ardonagh.com
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