Fidelis Insurance ‹ Press Releases

Aug

2019

Fidelis appoints Dublin CEO and CUO

Posted on 6th August 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Simon Crone to the position of Chief Underwriting Officer of Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC (“FIID”). He takes up this role with immediate effect and will report to Robert Kelly, who was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer […]

Jul

2019

Fidelis Appoints Philip Vandoninck as CEO of Socium, its Partnership Pillar

Posted on 3rd July 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

As part of Fidelis’ four pillar strategy, Fidelis is branding its partnership pillar as Socium, and assigning a dedicated resource framework around this function. The Socium pillar will be run by Philip Vandoninck, who assumes the CEO role. Philip will have a designated teamassisting with the […]

Oct

2018

Fidelis expands to Dublin

Posted on 23rd October 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (the “Company” or “Fidelis”) is pleased to announce the establishment of a regulated (re)insurer in Ireland, Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC (“FIID”), to take advantage of opportunities in the European Economic Area (“EEA”). On October 22nd, 2018 the Central Bank of Ireland approved […]

Sep

2018

Fidelis restructures to support Four Pillar Strategy

Posted on 14th September 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (the “Company” or “Fidelis”) is pleased to announce a restructuring of its business to deliver enhanced focus and execution. Richard Brindle, Chairman and Group CEO, will reassume the additional role of Group Chief Underwriting Officer leading the underwriting across four pillars. Fidelis’ […]

Jul

2018

Creagh-Coen joins Fidelis as Head of Strategic Relationships

Posted on 2nd July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Creagh-Coen has joined as Head of Strategic Relationships effective today. Creagh-Coen will develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders, and will lead and manage the investor relations function. Bringing over 20 years’ experience, Creagh-Coen joins from Lancashire where […]

Jun

2018

Fidelis’ MGA Firestone rebrands to Oakside

Posted on 25th June 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) today announced that it has rebranded its MGA, Firestone Surety Limited, to Oakside Surety Limited (“Oakside”). Oakside is focussed on the small and medium-sized enterprises sector of the surety market and is managed through Pine Walk Capital Limited (“Pine Walk”), Fidelis’ subsidiary MGA […]

Jun

2018

Fidelis launches Socium ILS Sidecar

Posted on 4th June 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (“Fidelis”) today announced that a new Bermuda-domiciled special purpose insurer, Socium Re Limited (“Socium”), has been launched to provide collateralised capacity support for Fidelis’ reinsurance portfolio. Socium has entered into a quota share agreement with Fidelis, incepting 1 June 2018, under which […]

Dec

2017

Fidelis adds surety capacity with MGA Firestone

Posted on 15th December 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) today announced that it has taken an equity stake in a new MGA Firestone Surety Limited (“Firestone”), and will be providing underwriting capacity. Firestone will focus on the small and medium-sized enterprises sector of the surety market and will be managed through Pine […]

Nov

2017

Fidelis expands MGA strategy with Pine Walk and Radius

Posted on 1st November 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) today announced that it has launched its first MGA – Radius – which will be run by Rob Ashton and will focus on niche specialty treaty excess of loss business, such as Cyber, Nuclear and PA Retro. Radius will begin writing business on […]

Aug

2017

Burford joins Fidelis

Posted on 30th August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce that Ian Burford is joining the London underwriting team as Chairman of Specialised Risks effective September 4th, 2017. Bringing over 30 years of experience in the London insurance market, Burford will focus on identifying opportunities to expand specialised products […]

Aug

2017

Fidelis appoints Charles Mathias to board of directors

Posted on 14th August 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Mathias, Group Chief Risk Officer, to the Board of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (FIHL), subject to regulatory approvals. He succeeds Neil McConachie who resigned as Group Chief Financial Officer and Director earlier this year, and […]

Jul

2017

Fidelis appoints Ian Turner as Group Chief Actuary

Posted on 5th July 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ian Turner to the position of Group Chief Actuary, subject to regulatory and immigration approval. He takes up his role with immediate effect and will report to Hinal Patel, Group Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Turner joined […]

Jul

2017

Fidelis and Ashton create Specialty Joint Venture

Posted on 3rd July 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) today announced that it has initiated a new venture with Rob Ashton. The new venture, which will begin underwriting on 01 January 2018, will focus on niche specialty excess of loss business; particularly the high growth Cyber Reinsurance market. Fidelis will provide the […]

Jan

2017

McConachie resigns from Fidelis

Posted on 13th January 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis” or “The Company”) today announces that Neil McConachie will be stepping down from his role as Group Chief Financial Officer in January 2018. He will then remain on the Board of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, the holding company, as a Non-Executive Director. McConachie […]