New head to lead marine cargo and freight liability team

Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Matthew Whitworth as head of marine within its underwriting division.

Whitworth joins from Zurich and will lead Bluefin's Newmarket-based marine cargo and freight liability team.

Bluefin managing director of underwriting, Kevin Hancock, said: “We are delighted to welcome Matthew to the team.

"His knowledge and experience will strengthen an already highly respected team and help us to achieve our ambitious plans for growth.”

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