A global provider of innovative property, casualty, and specialty re/insurance solutions has announced a key appointment to its business in Australia.
 
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG has appointed Kym Beazleigh to the role of vice president, professional liability, Australia. He will be based in Sydney, and will report to Ed Moresco, senior VP, professional liability.
 
In a statement, Moresco said Beazleigh’s appointment is a reflection of the company’s ongoing commitment to boosting its capabilities in Australia and across the region.
 
“Kym’s knowledge and experience is a welcome addition to our well established professional liability offering in Asia-Pacific, enabling us to build on our existing success and continue to deliver high quality client service,” he said.
 
Beazleigh joins Allied World from Zurich Australia Insurance Limited, where he was national underwriting manager for the corporate institutions financial lines team. He brings to the company over 15 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Chubb Insurance Company of Australia, Liberty International Underwriters, and Canopius Underwriting Limited.

 
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