Bair is tasked with maximizing growth opportunities at the E&S property-focused MGU
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Arch Insurance North America announces that Ventus Risk Management (Ventus, the Company), a wholly-owned managing general underwriter (MGU), has appointed Tyler Bair as President.
Bair is responsible for driving growth, managing day-to-day operations and building relationships with brokers and carrier partners. Bair previously spent three years with Ventus, and most recently worked at Amwins Underwriting helping to drive technology, operations and data strategies across their multiple underwriting companies in the U.S. and U.K.
“We are thrilled to have Tyler rejoin Ventus and are confident he is the right leader to propel the platform into its next stage of growth,” said Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America. “Ventus is an important facet of Arch’s overall property strategy, a trusted MGU for its capacity providers and a respected partner for its producing brokers. Tyler’s strong expertise in this area and meaningful relationships make him the perfect fit for this role.”
“I’m grateful for the trust Arch has placed in me, and I’m excited to hit the ground running,” Bair said. “I look forward to working with the Ventus team, familiar faces and new colleagues alike, to continue to leverage the data-forward, innovative Ventus platform to bring coastal commercial property solutions to our producers and customers.”
Richard Goldfarb, who has led Ventus for the past five years, will remain with the team as its Head of Strategy. Richard brings strong technical pricing and portfolio management skills, as well as deep property knowledge, to this new role.
“I want to express our thanks to Richard for the important role he has played since our acquisition of Ventus in 2019. We are looking forward to his continued contributions to future growth,” Shulman added.
To learn more about Ventus, visit
https://ventusrisk.com/
About Ventus Risk Management
Ventus Risk Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary/affiliate of Arch Insurance, is a managing general underwriter with offices in Atlanta, GA, Columbia, SC, Houston, TX, New York, NY and Richmond, VA. Ventus focuses on providing coastal commercial property insurance solutions to small and mid-sized enterprises in coastal areas from Texas to Maine on behalf of multiple third-party carrier partners.
About Arch Insurance North America
Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., includes Arch’s insurance operations in the United States and Canada. Business in the U.S. is written by Arch Insurance Company, Arch Specialty Insurance Company, Arch Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Arch Indemnity Insurance Company. Business in Canada is written by Arch Insurance Canada Ltd.
About Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $23.4 billion in capital at June 30, 2024. 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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