Specialty managing general agent (MGA) Optio Group has named Tom Kennett as its UK head of political violence and terrorism (PVT). Kennett will be based in London and will report to PVT global head Chris Kirby.
Kennett brings with him both broking and underwriting experience, with 12 years of class-specific expertise. His most recent posting was with Munich Re Syndicate, where he held the role of senior PVT underwriter. Before this, he held a number of senior positions, including PVT senior broker at both Aon and Marsh, where he focused on building a global partner network and sourcing new business opportunities within emerging markets.
“The last few years have been the most active on record for the global PVT market and we have been bolstering our presence and product offering to support this growing segment,” Kirby said. “Tom’s market standing and experience, as well as his impressive background in business production both through the London market and international brokers, will be essential as we continue to realise our ambitions across North America and Western Europe. His global outlook and underwriting approach complement our own and I very much look forward to working with him and welcoming him to the team.”
Kennett’s appointment comes at the heels of Optio Group naming its new CEO a few weeks ago, with David Robinson moving into the role.
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