Walker joins from down under

Andrew Walker

Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC has announced the appointment of Andrew Walker as the newest member of its professional risks team.

Walker joins CFC after two years with CGU in Sydney, Australia where he was team leader in its commercial professional risks division.

He has eight years of insurance market experience covering underwriting, claims, new business development and account management.

In his role as professions underwriter at CFC he will be responsible for underwriting the company’s highly successful A&E, PRO and RES products.

CFC Underwriting director Andrew Holmes said: “Our aim at CFC is to be seen as a true innovator in the highly competitive professional liability market, which means that we must bring the most talented people on board.

“Andrew is no exception and we are delighted to welcome him to CFC. He is a highly experienced underwriter whose skills further complement and strengthen our existing professional risks team.

“It’s also an exciting time to be joining this team as we seek to develop additional products for specific professions such as insurance brokers and accountants.”

Walker said: “I am delighted to be back in the UK insurance market and working for one of its leading underwriting agencies. CFC offers some of the best professional liability cover available in the market. I am very proud to be working for them and look forward to helping further enhance their range of product offerings.”