Price Forbes Singapore today announces that Craig McCoig-Lees has been appointed head of casualty MGA. In his new role he will report directly to Bruce Ford, Chief Commercial Officer of Reinsurance & Wholesale.
Craig will be responsible for expanding Price Forbes Re’s MGA proposition, supporting third-party MGAs with access to capacity, underwriting expertise and strategic growth solutions.
McCoig-Lees brings more than three decades of industry experience to the role and joins from Howden Re where he was the head of casualty MGA. He has also held senior roles at Lockton International and JLT Re. He has been based in Singapore for the last 13 years.
Bruce Ford said: “We have identified a real opportunity in the MGA space, with growth accelerating globally as new hubs emerge and regulation continues to evolve. Craig brings a track record of building businesses and is well placed to help us achieve our goal of being the go-to broker for MGA business in the region, and I'm delighted to welcome him to the team.”
McCoig-Lees added: “The ambition of Price Forbes in the MGA space is crystal clear and that is what drew me to the role. I'm looking forward to working with colleagues across the region, and the wider Ardonagh Group, to build out our presence and to help clients access the distribution and agility that MGAs can offer in today's market.”
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