Allied World Europe Names Jacobs to Lead Casualty Operation in London

July 12, 2016

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings AG announced that Allied World Europe has appointed Darren Jacobs as senior vice president, General Casualty.

Jacobs will lead Allied World Europe’s primary and excess casualty operation in London.

Jacobs has worked in the insurance industry for almost 25 years and has experience in both company and Lloyd’s markets in London, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the Middle East. He joins Allied World from Zurich Insurance Co., where he was previously head of Global Corporate/chief underwriting officer, Middle East, based in Dubai. Prior to that, he held roles at AIG, Allianz and Starr Companies.

Julian James, president, Global Markets, said: “We have made great strides in enhancing our primary casualty offering, and Darren’s arrival will further increase our expertise. He will have responsibility for building out our international book of business across a complex portfolio of public and employer’s liability risks, and will help ensure that we are designing the right products to meet our clients’ needs.”

Source: Allied World Assurance Company Holdings AG

Topics Europe London Casualty

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