David Mann joins as Colchester Branch Manager; Alex Turner takes up new regional role
London, 16 December 2024 — Arch Insurance UK Regional Division has today announced the appointment of David Mann as Branch Manager for Colchester and Alex Turner as National Production Lead, each with immediate effect.
As Branch Manager, Mann is responsible for overseeing all underwriting and operational activities in Colchester, while delivering on Arch’s strategy to enhance broker service and expand its presence in the East Anglia region. Based in Colchester, he reports to Steve Bashford, Chief Executive, Arch UK Regional Division.
Mann has almost 30 years of underwriting and broking experience in the UK market. He joins Arch from Victor Insurance UK where he was most recently Head of Sales and Distribution. Previously, he spent 10 years at Marsh where he last served as Head of Market Sales for Marsh Networks.
Commenting on the appointment, Bashford said: “David brings an invaluable combination of underwriting and broking expertise to our Colchester team. I am confident that, under his leadership, we will continue our growth trajectory in the region and further increase our relevance to our broker partners.”
As National Production Lead, Turner is responsible for working with the underwriting, claims and transformation teams across Arch’s branch network to develop its core product range and value-add services while reinforcing strategic partnerships. Based in Colchester, he also reports to Bashford.
Turner has over 20 years of experience in the UK market and was most recently Branch Manager of Arch’s Colchester operations, having joined the company in 2022 from AXA.
Bashford added: “Alex’s leadership skills and track record of embedding operational efficiency make him a perfect fit for this new position. He will play a central role in ensuring a unified approach throughout our branch network, enabling us to provide even greater value to our brokers and their clients.”
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EDITOR’S NOTES
About Arch Insurance (UK) Limited
Arch Insurance (UK) Limited is part of Arch Insurance International and provides specialised commercial property, casualty, motor, professional liability, personal accident and travel insurance solutions through its extended office network across the UK.
Arch Insurance (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
About Arch Insurance International
Arch Insurance International is part of Arch Capital Group Ltd. and includes Arch Insurance UK and the P&C insurance operations of Arch Insurance (EU) dac, as well as Arch’s insurance operations in Europe, Bermuda and Australia.
About Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch Capital Group Ltd., a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $25 billion in capital at September 30, 2024, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
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