Lloyd’s insurer Neon expands marine operations

Neon, the specialist Lloyd’s insurer that recently unveiled the opening of an office on Bermuda, has appointed Mireille Dolonen as marine and offshore construction underwriter.

Dolonen joins from Aon, where she served as the marine and offshore construction business development manager. Prior to this, she was the global head of marine and offshore construction for RSA in London.

Martin Reith, chief executive officer of Neon, said: “We have identified marine as a key line for Neon as we move the business forward, and see significant scope to expand our offering in this space. I am therefore delighted to welcome Mireille to Neon; she has the perfect credentials to support our ambition of becoming a leading market in marine and offshore construction.

“Mireille brings both strong relationships and an outstanding level of technical and industry expertise; her hire is yet further evidence of Neon’s ability and ambition to provide a platform for the industry’s best talent.”

Earlier this week, Neon unveiled the opening of an office on Bermuda as it seeks to grow its international footprint and achieve greater access to both the Bermudian and US markets.

Chris Fisher, the former chief underwriter of insurance for Ariel Re in Bermuda, will head up the new office.