London Market insurer Zurich London has appointed Neil Lightbown as head of corporate underwriting, effective from October 1.

Zurich London said he would be focusing on the strategic development of Zurich London Corporate's underwriting capabilities and profitability.

Lightbown was previously casualty manager of Winterthur (UK), where he was responsible for liability and motor fleet underwriting for the UK, Scandinavia and South Africa.

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