Arch Insurance North America appoints Jeff Kaufmann as EVP, head of marine

Arch Insurance North America has appointed Jeff Kaufmann (pictured), an experienced marine executive, to build a specialised underwriting team and craft tailored solutions for complex marine risks.

Kaufmann steps in as EVP, head of marine. In this newly created role, Kaufmann will be responsible for establishing Arch’s US marine product offerings.

The new unit will include both ocean marine and inland marine products. Based in New York, he reports to Valerie Turpin, chief underwriting officer, property.

Kaufmann joins Arch from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group (MSIG USA) where he was EVP and Head of Marine.

Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch, said: “Customers have been asking for more comprehensive Marine solutions and Jeff’s reputation and strong relationships with specialty producers throughout the US make him an ideal person to build out our offerings. We see a significant opportunity in this area and Jeff’s appointment is an important step in establishing Arch as a meaningful provider in this space.”

Kaufmann said: “Establishing a US Marine practice at a company with Arch’s growth trajectory and reputation for bringing innovative solutions to its customers is an attractive opportunity. I’m looking forward to working with Valerie and the rest of the Arch team to create a compelling Marine offering for Arch’s clients in North America.”

Did you get value from this story? Sign up to our free daily newsletters and get stories like this sent straight to your inbox.