IGI appoints Brian James as class underwriter for cargo

International General Insurance Holdings (IGI) has appointed Brian James as class underwriter for cargo.

James is responsible for developing a niche portfolio of general cargo business, focusing on specific elements of the general cargo market, specifically medium-sized accounts and largely transit only, as well as cargo “war on land” risks.

He brings over 30 years of experience in the cargo industry, and joins from Neon Underwriting, where he was class underwriter. Before joining Neon James spent over a decade at Wellington Underwriting where he was responsible for establishing Wellington’s Syndicate Services and Wellington Genoa, following acquisition by Catlin.

James reports to Mark Trevitt, marine class underwriter, and is based in London.