The Travelers Companies announced that Sean Genden has been named CEO of Travelers Europe, charged with supporting its “strategic and growth initiatives in the European property and casualty market.”
He previously served as COO of Travelers Europe, and will now “take overall responsibility in the UK and Ireland for both Travelers Insurance Company Ltd and Travelers Syndicate Management Ltd, its Lloyd’s of London operation,” said the announcement.
Genden is based in London and will report to Kevin Smith, President – International, who is responsible for the company’s operations in the UK, Ireland, Canada and emerging markets.
Smith described Genden as a “skilled manager with an outstanding track record. Through his long tenure at Travelers with experience in both the company’s US and international operations, he has already made his mark in Europe, and I’m delighted to have him in the role of CEO. With his strategic abilities, his leadership talent and his knowledge of the London insurance market and Lloyd’s, Sean has all the key skills to work with our leadership teams to develop our business and reputation as one of the world’s leading insurers.”
Genden said he welcomed the new responsibility and opportunity, indicating that by “utilizing all the strengths and talent within our Lloyd’s operation and the Travelers Insurance Company, I believe we have the capacity and skills to execute and enhance our position in these markets.”
He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, and began his career with Travelers in 1991, taking on positions of increasing responsibility in a variety of the company’s businesses. In August 2009 he was appointed Vice President of Risk and Underwriting Services – Europe, before his promotion to Chief Operating Officer – Europe in June 2010.
Keith Purvis and Peter Hayden will continue to lead the Travelers Insurance Company Ltd in the UK and Ireland, respectively, and Steve Eccles will continue to lead Travelers Syndicate Management Ltd, all reporting to Genden.
Source: Travelers
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