SCOR appoints lead for Environmental Impairment Liability

SCOR has appointed Emma Bartolo as the global segment leader for its Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance portfolio. Bartolo will join SCOR in February 2023. Based in London, she will report to Marie Biggas, chief underwriting officer of SCOR UK and active underwriter of the SCOR Syndicate, and Daniel Carreras, global line head, Specialty & Casualty.

Bartolo joins SCOR from her most recent position as London corporate regional manager at Chubb, where she was responsible for the delivery of the middle-market strategy and financial plan in London. Prior to this, she held a number of senior positions at Chubb, including environmental risk manager for the UK & Ireland.

Biggas said: “Emma is an extraordinarily talented environmental risk specialist. Her deep knowledge of the field and her collaborative approach to leadership will be instrumental in driving the growth of our EIL portfolio. It is always a pleasure to welcome professionals such as Emma who have a real passion for their area of expertise.”

Carreras added: “This appointment underscores our commitment to providing leadership in this important line of business. We are proud to be able to attract talented individuals to the team here at SCOR. Emma’s strong scientific background is extremely impressive, and her exceptional underwriting capabilities will ensure that we continue to provide our clients with the best possible solutions.”

Bartolo began her career in insurance as an environmental risk underwriter at Chubb, Manchester/London in 2008. She chaired the Gender Equality Network at Chubb and supported the development and execution of its D&I strategy. Before joining the industry, she worked as a consultant at WSP Environment & Energy, and as a technical officer, Contaminated Land at Manchester City Council.