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29 January 2025News

Arch strengthens onshore renewables and energy portfolio

Arch Insurance, a subsidiary of Bermuda-based Arch Capital, has expanded its onshore renewables and energy offerings with two key appointments.

Michael O’Neill (pictured left)  has been named onshore power & renewables underwriting manager, while Charlie Thomas (pictured right) has taken on the role of senior onshore energy underwriter.

Based in London, they will report to Hannah Hutton, head of onshore energy.

O’Neill will lead Arch’s global portfolio and underwriting for its open market renewables business, including wind, solar, and battery storage.

Thomas will support the growth of Arch’s onshore energy portfolio, offering solutions across conventional and renewable energy sectors globally.

O’Neill joined Arch in 2020, most recently serving as senior onshore energy underwriter. Prior to that, he was an underwriter at StarStone Insurance.

Thomas joins Arch from Shell where he was most recently a risk & insurance team lead, having previously been a senior underwriter at Chubb.

Hutton said: “This marks a key step in Arch’s growth strategy for the renewables sector as we begin underwriting in the open market, alongside our continued support of MGAs in this space. Michael is a highly technical underwriter with extensive market knowledge and proven leadership skills. Under his direction, we will expand our insurance offering and service capabilities further to support existing and new clients through the energy transition.”

“We are also delighted to welcome Charlie to the onshore energy team. His unique industry expertise will be invaluable as we continue to develop and expand our scope of solutions to address the evolving needs of our clients in this sector,” he added.

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