James Barrett transitions from interim cyber role while continuing to lead healthcare team
London, 1 April 2025 – Arch Insurance International (Arch) today announced the appointment of James Barrett as Head of Cyber & Healthcare, effective immediately.
In this role, Barrett is responsible for leading the underwriting activities across both the Cyber and Healthcare portfolios, delivering on Arch’s strategic objectives for these key business lines and developing opportunities to strengthen and expand the company’s market presence. Based in London, he reports to Mike Lay, Chief Underwriting Officer, Long Tail Lines.
Barrett has been Interim Head of Cyber since October 2024 in addition to being Head of Healthcare since joining the company in 2018. He was previously a Senior Underwriter at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and brings over 18 years of underwriting experience to the role.
Commenting on the announcement, Lay said: “James is a highly experienced underwriter with proven leadership credentials. He has excelled as Interim Head of Cyber and his appointment to lead both the Cyber and Healthcare teams is a natural step. These are core business lines and James will play a leading role in further increasing our relevance through the delivery of creative, responsive and effective underwriting solutions.”
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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 $23.5 billion in capital at December 31, 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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