’His appointment to the board will strengthen the board’s technical depth and reinforce underwriting as a core driver of Beazley’s success,’ says chief executive
Beazley has appointed its chief underwriting officer Paul Bantick as an executive director.
Bantick will join the board alongside carrying out his current role, which sees him lead strategic oversight of Beazley’s specialist underwriting portfolio.
He is set to take up the board position in January 2026.
Clive Bannister, chair at Beazley, said: “My board colleagues and I are delighted to welcome Bantick onto the board of Beazley.
”Bantick’s entrepreneurial spirit, deep underwriting experience and knowledge of the global insurance industry will complement and further strengthen the board, to help us fulfil our strategic ambitions.”
Experience
Serving at Beazley for over two decades, Bantick joined as an underwriter in 2005 and went on to create the first cyber catastrophe bond. He also oversaw the establishment of full spectrum cyber and Beazley security.
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Prior to this, Bantick held the role of executive director at Willis in 2001.
Adrian Cox, chief executive at Beazley, said: “Bantick has demonstrated leadership in underwriting, risk management and strategic growth.
”His appointment to the board will strengthen the board’s technical depth and reinforce underwriting as a core driver of Beazley’s success.”
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