New underwriting risk manager appointed

Liberty Syndicate Management has appointed Jamie Crookenden as underwriting risk manager.

Crookenden will report to Liberty chief risk officer Jonathan Matthews.

Nick Metcalf, chief executive of Liberty Syndicates, said: “This role will further enhance the ERM programme at Liberty Syndicates, ensuring that underwriters can concentrate on the deal flow within a structured environment that has the appropriate checks and balances.”

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