Endurance makes professional lines appointment

Bermuda re/insurer Endurance has appointed Richard Allen as executive vice president and head of international professional lines within its London office.

Allen will be responsible for Endurance's international professional indemnity, financial institutions and commercial D&O lines of business.

Allen joins from AXIS where he was senior vice president and international financial institutions manager.

Commenting on Allen’s appointment, Graham Evans, CEO of international insurance says:"With Richard's extensive network of broker contacts in the London, European, Australian and South African markets and his track record building new books of business, we look forward to quickly establishing Endurance as a recognized global professional lines market.”

“In addition, as we expand our international operation to include additional specialty lines, Richard will be a valued member of our insurance leadership team in London."