SiriusPoint hires Beattie and Winter to lead new crisis solutions unit
SiriusPoint has launched a new crisis solutions class within its London Market Specialty division, appointing Paul Beattie and Ed Winter as joint heads of crisis solutions as the company expands its Lloyd’s-focused specialty capabilities.
The new unit will initially focus on war, political violence and terrorism risks and will operate through SiriusPoint Syndicate 1945. The company said the offering complements its existing marine and specialty lines, including ports and terminals and specie, where political violence and terrorism exposures are becoming increasingly relevant.
The business will be led by two senior market hires with underwriting and portfolio-building experience in the crisis solutions market. Paul Beattie joins from Talbot Underwriting and Ed Winter from Markel, with both due to join SiriusPoint on December 1, 2026. They will serve as joint heads of crisis solutions and report to Chris Fenn, head of marine at SiriusPoint.
The crisis solutions team will be based in London, with SiriusPoint planning to expand underwriting, exposure management and claims capabilities as part of the build-out of the business.
Chris Fenn, head of marine at SiriusPoint, said: “The launch of Crisis Solutions reflects both our ambition to grow Syndicate 1945 and our commitment to supporting the Lloyd’s market with differentiated capability. Ed and Paul are two of the most established and well-regarded underwriters in this space, each with a proven track record of building successful books. Bringing them together is a defining moment for both the market and SiriusPoint, giving us the scale, expertise and credibility from day one to build a disciplined, durable portfolio.”
David Govrin, group president and CEO of global reinsurance & London Market Specialty at SiriusPoint, said: “The launch of Crisis Solutions and the hiring of Ed and Paul shortly after the establishment of our London Market Specialty division reflect our ambition to grow our position in the specialty classes where global clients have always sought the innovation, product expertise, and capacity of the London Market. This launch reflects a sustained increase in demand for crisis management solutions, as geopolitical tensions and conflict events continue to drive greater awareness of these risks. This is the first step in our long-term strategy to invest in the London Market in areas where we see both demand and opportunity.”
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