Arch Insurance International appoints head of terrorism

Arch Insurance International, part of Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group, has appointed Andrew Bauckham (pictured) as head of Terrorism, Political Violence & War.

Bauckham joins a highly experienced underwriting team and is responsible for managing underwriting activities across a broad portfolio spanning NCBR terrorism, political violence, SRCC & malicious damage, terrorism liability, terrorism & sabotage and war & civil war.

He will report to Lino Leoni, chief underwriting officer for Short Tail Lines at Arch Insurance International.

Bauckham brings to the role a wealth of experience in the terrorism arena. Most recently, he was Head of Political Violence and Crisis Management at Chaucer, having joined the company in 1998. Bauckham has also served as the chair of the Lloyd’s Market Association’s Terrorism and Political Violence Panel.

Leoni said: “Andrew is one of the most respected figures in the terrorism insurance market and is an outstanding addition to our team at Arch. His extensive market expertise and breadth of relationships will see him play a central role in further enhancing our customer service-focused approach and delivering on our strong growth ambitions for the division.”