Joe Donovan promoted to role; Marita Elliott also named Head of Underwriting Operations & Compliance
Sydney, 11 December 2025 – Arch Insurance Australia (Arch) today announced the appointment of Joe Donovan as Deputy Regional Manager, effective immediately.
In this role, Donovan is responsible for driving collaboration across all business functions to enhance product and service capability as well as operational efficiency to support the company’s growth ambitions. In addition, he will maintain his current claims management responsibilities. Based in Melbourne, he reports to Dominic Brannigan, Regional Manager.
Donovan brings almost 15 years of insurance market experience to the role. Most recently he was Claims Manager for Arch having joined the company in 2017. Previously he held claims roles at Chubb Insurance and Zurich Financial Services Australia.
Arch also announced the promotion of Marita Elliott to Head of Underwriting Operations & Compliance, responsible for supporting underwriting strategy on both a binder and open market basis. With over 25 years of industry experience, Elliott joined Arch in 2015 and was most recently the Underwriting Operations & Compliance Manager. Based in Melbourne, she reports to Donovan.
Commenting on Donovan’s appointment, Brannigan said: “Joe’s promotion shows the strong talent we have within our Australian business. His wealth of technical and market knowledge will be critical as we continue to deliver more impactful products and services and further enhance our reputation as a responsive partner to our brokers.”
Kirsten Valder, Deputy CEO of Arch Insurance International added: “Joe’s appointment forms an important part of our ongoing growth in Australia as well as our ambition to boost our market relevance and serve our clients on a broader scale.”
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EDITOR’S NOTES
About Arch Insurance Australia
Arch Insurance Australia is part of Arch Insurance International and provides specialised insurance solutions across a wide range of industries and professions in the Accident & Health, Casualty, Financial Lines and Property product lines.
About Arch Insurance International
Arch Insurance International consists of Arch’s insurance operations in the United Kingdom, Lloyd’s, Europe, Bermuda and Australia.
About Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $26.4 billion in capital at September 30, 2025. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
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Source: Arch Insurance (UK) Limited
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