Pioneer launches Miscellaneous, Technology and Cyber Liability Division with the appointment of David Lucey

Pioneer Underwriters (‘Pioneer’) announces its new Miscellaneous, Technology and Cyber Liability unit with the appointment of David Lucey as Vice President to lead the new team.  David will report directly to Gene Hinman, Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer’s US underwriting platform, Pioneer Special Risk (PSR) and will be based in its branch office in Exton, PA.

David brings over 20 years of E&O underwriting experience to Pioneer.  Most recently David was employed with ACE Group’s Commercial Risk Services where he helped lead the development and management of its Miscellaneous and Technology E&O Division.  Prior to joining ACE, David started the Professional Liability Division for Vela Insurance Services.

At Pioneer, the team will be targeting primary and excess miscellaneous, technology and cyber liability risks on a non-admitted basis across a broad range of classes.  With authority to manuscript coverage on a case by case basis and the ability to offer various deductible and limit options for small as well as large risks, the team will offer customizable risk transfer solutions to its clients.

Gene Hinman, Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Special Risk commented: “We are excited to have David joining PSR. This broadly focused line of business, coupled with David’s expertise, will be a perfect fit for our well-developed and constantly evolving specialty underwriting platform.”

David Lucey added: “Pioneer Special Risk has a reputation for its underwriting expertise in niche insurance segments and for being a market that is productive to do business with.  I am extremely excited to be part of this growing and dynamic organization.” 

For further information please contact:

Haggie Partners
Peter Rigby
Tel:  + 44 20 7562 4444
Peter.rigby@haggie.co.uk

 Samantha Whiteley
Tel: + 44 20 7562 4444
Samantha.whiteley@haggie.co.uk                               

About Pioneer Underwriters

Pioneer Underwriters, the underwriting group within Minova Insurance Holdings Ltd, was launched in April 2011 and trades as both a risk carrier and MGU with full delegated underwriting authority in over 120 Lloyd’s class codes using a pre-analyzed broker portfolio as its foundation. In the United States Pioneer Special Risk operates via its offices in New York, Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia via a network of retail and wholesale brokers. It is focused upon specialty risk solutions including E&S Casualty, Financial Products, Diversified Financial Services, Securities Broker-Dealers, Allied Healthcare, Environmental Liability and Specialty Contractors. The Pioneer US board is Chaired by Paul Springman, former President and COO of Markel Corporation. Pioneer has the backing of Liberty Syndicate 4472 and manages in excess of $330m of premium.  

For more information, visit: http://www.pioneeruw.com/