People Moves: Westfield Specialty Taps Sompo’s Röskau for New Company Market Unit

Westfield Specialty announced the appointment of Cornelia Röskau as chief executive officer of the newly formed Europe company market, Westfield Specialty Europe, which will begin underwriting business in April, subject to regulatory approval.

She will be based in Luxembourg and report to Anthony Baldwin, president, Westfield Specialty International.

Röskau has almost 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry and joins Westfield Specialty from Sompo, where she was European CEO of SI Insurance since August 2023. Prior to this, she spent time in key leadership positions at Globality Health and Groupe Henner.

“Cornelia has a long and distinguished career in the insurance industry and a proven track record of leading successful businesses through periods of expansion and change,” commented Baldwin. “Her leadership will be instrumental as Westfield Specialty moves into the next stage of its ambitious growth strategy.”

Baldwin said Westfield’s expansion into the company market enables it to continue to expand sustainably, which will provide greater choice and flexibility for brokers and clients alike.

About Westfield Specialty

Westfield Specialty is a prominent specialty insurance carrier, leveraging the financial strength of Westfield, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company and the Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200.

Source: Westfield Specialty

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