Westfield Specialty International, a specialty insurance provider, has expanded its casualty offering with the launch of a new UK and Europe liability portfolio.
The newly established unit will be led by Keith Knight as Class Underwriter, and by Andy Skinner as Deputy Class Underwriter.
The UK and Europe liability portfolio will underwrite a broad range of liability risks, supporting clients operating across multiple jurisdictions and legal environments.
The launch aligns with Westfield’s overarching starergy as it continues to build out across specialty lines and expand its presence in the European liability market.
It also follows the establishment of Westfield’s market operations in Luxembourg at the end of 2025.
Most recently, Knight served as Deputy Head of International Casualty at Everest, while Skinner was the Head of UK & Ireland Casualty also at Everest.
Ross MacDonald, Divisional Director, Casualty and Portfolio, Westfield Specialty International, commented, “At Westfield, we have the appetite and capacity to take on new risks to grow our book, and the launch of the UK and Europe liability portfolio is a key step in that strategy. Our aim is to build a portfolio that grows sustainably, balancing profitability with disciplined risk selection, and that starts with investing in the best talent – this is exactly what we’re doing.
“Keith and Andy are highly 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 ideally placed to lead this portfolio as we diversify into geographies that traditionally sit outside Lloyd’s, providing greater flexibility to our broking partners.”
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