Specialty reinsurer SiriusPoint has promoted Chris Fenn to the role of global head of marine to enhance its marine insurance services.
Fenn, previously the head of marine, London for SiriusPoint International, has been with the company since February 2024 and has a background in marine insurance, including a 14-year stint at Markel.
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In his new capacity, Fenn will be responsible for leading the expansion of SiriusPoint’s marine insurance products, focusing on cargo, fine art and specie, ports and terminal, and marine liability.
Fenn said: “I am delighted to take on the role of global head of marine at such a pivotal time for SiriusPoint. I am looking forward to building upon the strong foundations we already have in place.”
Furthermore, SiriusPoint has made two additional appointments to its marine team. Anthony Grew will join as head of cargo on 21 July, while Giulia Argano is set to join as marine claims adjuster this month.
Both will operate from the company’s London office, with Grew reporting to Fenn and Argano to Hamish McBride, head of MGA [managing general agent] and programme claims.
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By GlobalDataGrew’s appointment follows his tenure at Allied World as vice-president of the marine division.
He has more than 20 years of experience, having also worked for CNA Hardy, ACE Group, FP Marine Risks, OMV and Glencore.
Argano, with more than 12 years of experience in the marine industry, joins SiriusPoint from Capanna Marine, where she managed and controlled Capanna Marine Lloyd’s Agencies.
Her previous roles include positions at Tagliavia & Capanna and Sea International Services.
The marine team is expected to build on SiriusPoint’s established marine insurance presence in both London and international markets, as well as through its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945 and various specialist MGA partnerships.
SiriusPoint Group chief underwriting officer Anthony Shapella stated: “SiriusPoint’s marine offering is vital to the company’s overall business and its strategy to be a high-performing underwriter.
“These appointments will bolster the company’s Marine team, reflecting our clear appetite for growth within this sector.”
Last month, SiriusPoint named Eleanor Gibson as its new international chief underwriting officer.
