Mike Bottle’s promotion follows the retirement of Steve Bashford
London, 20 January 2025 – Arch Insurance International has today announced the promotion of Mike Bottle to Managing Director of Arch Insurance UK Regional Division, with immediate effect.
In this role, Bottle is responsible for leading Arch’s network of UK regional offices as well as continuing to oversee the strategy and distribution for the division. He will work closely with Stuart Danskin, Director of Underwriting and Vicky Rowlay, National Director, Business Transformation to deliver on the growth plans for the business. Bottle reports to Kirsten Valder, Deputy CEO of Arch Insurance International.
Most recently, Bottle was Senior Vice President, Strategy and Distribution for the UK Regional Division, having joined Arch in 2019. Prior to this, he was Managing Director of Axiom Underwriting Agency Limited.
This appointment follows the retirement of Steve Bashford as Chief Executive of the UK Regional Division.
Commenting on the appointment, Valder said: “Mike is the natural successor to lead the UK Regional Division. He is highly respected by the broking market and has been integral to the impressive growth of the business. Under his leadership, we will continue to build on our momentum, strengthen our broker-focused approach and develop new solutions to respond to the evolving needs of our customers.”
Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International, added: “I would like to take the opportunity to thank Steve for his unwavering dedication over the last six years to making the UK Regional Division a leading carrier for our broker partners and mutual clients. Under his leadership, the team has developed a strong brand presence and reputation for quality underwriting and market-leading service. We wish him all the best for his well-deserved retirement.”
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EDITOR’S NOTES
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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Source: Arch Insurance (UK) Limited
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