Ed strengthens its risk solutions team

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, has named Simon Stovell as divisional director for the risk solutions team, effective immediately.

Stovell joins Ed from Faraday where he held the role of senior binder underwriter since 2014. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience, having worked in the Lloyd’s market as both a broker and an underwriter. He began his career as a broker at Robert Barrow and has worked at JLT Re and Lonmar.

At Ed Stovell reports to Stephen Louden, managing director of risk solutions.

Louden praised Stovell’s extensive experience in the US and international markets. “We are committed to providing clients with the highest level of advocacy, and with our first-class pricing tools and leading expertise we are well positioned to deliver outstanding service,” he added.