CNA Europe appoints senior underwriting duo

CNA Europe has appointed Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly-created roles of chief underwriting officer, commercial lines and chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, respectively.

Additionally, Paul Maidment has been named head of distribution and marketing.

All will report to John Hennessy, CNA Europe’s chief executive, and begin with immediate effect.

Dowling joined CNA Europe in 2009 to lead its renewable energy and construction practice. In his new role, he is responsible for CNA Europe’s renewable energy, technology, marine, property, casualty and group personal accident and business travel lines and risk control engineering.

Taylor has led CNA Europe’s financial lines business since 2006. In his new role, he is responsible for CNA Europe’s Financial Lines and HealthPro business lines.

Maidment's current remit widens to include continental Europe.

CEO Hennessy said: “Quality underwriting and well-structured distribution underpins everything we do. These appointments underline the quality of our team and our commitment to constantly improve our business.

“As we pursue a strategy of European growth while maintaining technical discipline and focus, I am very excited about the future of our company and feel confident that we are well-positioned to succeed in our chosen markets.”