LONDON – 24 January 2024 – Canopius Group, a leading global specialty (re)insurer, today announces the appointment of Jeremy Chappell as Head of Equine. He takes up his role with immediate effect.
Jeremy brings over 15 years of underwriting experience in the equine and livestock market. He joins from Liberty Speciality Markets, where he served as Senior Underwriting Manager for six years. Prior to this, he acted as Equine Underwriter at Markel International.
Jeremy’s appointment is a key step in the firm’s expansion into the specialist equine and livestock sector. Canopius launched its equine and livestock business last year, with the six strong underwriting team offering bespoke policy wordings for a diverse range of risks from equine employers and public liability to mortality, infertility, theft and surgery costs.
Alois Rouffiac, UK Chief Underwriting Officer and Active Underwriter, Canopius, said: “We are delighted that Jeremy is joining Canopius to lead our equine and livestock business. He has spent his career dedicated to this class, accruing huge amounts of experience as well as a personal interest and investment in the sector. No one is better placed to spearhead the growth of this specialist line of business and, with a team of equally passionate experts who are eager to support clients with a solutions’ driven approach.”
Jeremy Chappell, Head of Equine, Canopius said: “The challenges facing those looking for specific equine and livestock cover are always changing. We must cater to these if we are going to deliver the best customer outcome, especially as the broader economic circumstances make getting the right cover all the more vital.
“Our bespoke approach is only made possible by the team’s genuine interest in the industry itself, affording them a first-hand understanding of the challenges and needs our clients face on a daily basis. Heading up this team was too good an opportunity to pass up, and I am looking forward to being a part of Canopius’ continued success.”
