{"id":1854,"date":"2026-04-28T10:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ateliersfurrer.com\/?p=1854"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:17:50","slug":"apollo-announces-appointment-of-paul-thomas-and-launch-of-sports-and-entertainment-offering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ateliersfurrer.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/apollo-announces-appointment-of-paul-thomas-and-launch-of-sports-and-entertainment-offering\/","title":{"rendered":"Apollo announces appointment of Paul Thomas and launch of sports and entertainment offering"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apollo, part of the Skyward Group, has announced both the appointment of Paul Thomas and the expansion of its specialty division through the launch of a sports and entertainment (S&E) class of business.<\/p>\n

\"\"The company states that this development brings S&E together with its established contingency and accident & health (A&H) capabilities, creating a more integrated offering intended to support profitable growth in selected segments where Apollo aims to build long-term, sustainable positions while continuing to diversify its portfolio.<\/p>\n

Thomas joins with more than twenty years of experience in sports, media and entertainment underwriting, having most recently served as Global Head of Sports, Media, and Entertainment at AXA XL.<\/p>\n

The company describes him as an experienced industry leader with a background in managing multidisciplinary teams and developing solutions across a broad range of classes, and as someone recognised for delivering tailored risk strategies internationally.<\/p>\n

Chris King, Head of Specialty at Apollo, said: \u201cPaul joining our specialty division is an exciting opportunity for Apollo. His experience and recognised expertise in the S&E markets will enhance our position as we work to deliver one cohesive proposition for our partners.\u201d<\/p>\n

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James Slaughter, Chief Underwriting Officer at Apollo, added: \u201cThe introduction of the S&E class reflects our strategy of building innovative, client-centric solutions that align with broker and client needs. Under Paul\u2019s leadership and nuanced understanding of these markets, we will create transformational opportunities for both our partners and our portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\n

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