R J Kiln & Co Limited, the international insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, has announced its entry into the space market with the appointment of specialist space underwriter, Laurent Esquirol, who will write business from its Paris office.
He has 15 years experience in the sector, having worked for seven years in the space industry before moving to SCOR where, as senior space underwriter for eight years, he developed the space book into a successful business. He will join aviation underwriter Philippe Daouphars in Paris on 2 November 2009.
Kiln said that the capacity for the “new account will be supplied by Kiln syndicates 510 and 1880, subject to Lloyd’s approval.”
Olivier Terlinden, regional managing director for Europe indicated that he was quite pleased to add a person of Esquirol’s “caliber and experience to Kiln.” He also noted that “Paris has long been recognized as a focal point for space insurance, and Laurent’s track record and the strength of his relationships in this specialist area will complement Kiln’s existing aviation business.”
Kiln is part of the Tokio Marine Group. Its UK operating company, R J Kiln & Co Limited, currently manages five syndicates at Lloyd’s and, in terms of capacity, is one of the largest agencies trading in the Lloyd’s insurance market. In addition to the UK, Paris and Liège, Kiln has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa and Brazil.
Source: RJ Kiln – www.kilnplc.com
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