’Her extensive industry knowledge and expertise will be a major asset to the board,’ says chief executive 

Argenta Syndicate Management (ASML) has appointed Miriam Goddard to its board as a non-executive director.

Goddard brings over 35 years of experience to the role, with her having held several underwriting and leadership positions during her career.

She was most recently the director of underwriting for specialty casualty and joint active underwriter at W/R/B Underwriting’s Syndicate 1967.

Prior to this, she was head of professions at Hiscox, while she also held underwriting roles at Jubilee Managing Agency and Brockbank Managing Agency.

She began her underwriting career writing US and international professional risks for AIG.

John Whiter, chair of the ASML board, said: “Together with the rest of the board, I am looking forward to working with Miriam.

“The skills and experience Miriam brings will further enhance our ability to support the company’s vision and business strategy.”

Nick Moore, chief executive of Argenta Holdings Limited and managing director of ASML, added: “We are delighted to have Miriam join our board as a non-executive director. Her extensive industry knowledge and expertise will be a major asset to the board.

”I look forward to working with her and believe Argenta will benefit greatly from the insights she will bring.”