Canopius has promoted Derek Hansen to divisional underwriter, global property, reporting to Mike Duffy, joint active underwriter, Syndicate 4444.

Hansen joined Canopius in 2009 as direct & facultative underwriter, global property.

Canopius has also added Jamie Martin as direct & facultative underwriter and Emma Sturgeon as technical assistant, underwriting to the global property team.

Duffy said: “Derek has proved to be a great asset to our global property team, blending a first-hand understanding of brokers’ and clients’ needs with technical underwriting skills. I am confident that under Derek’s leadership, this division will continue to develop its market-leading capabilities, whilst maintaining its strong track record of profitable underwriting."

He added: “I am also pleased to welcome Jamie and Emma to our global property division. Their experience will further strengthen our team and support our drive to provide high levels of underwriting expertise and service to our brokers and clients. ”