Chaucer appoints ex-Sompo leader as head of UK property and casualty

Chaucer Group has appointed Ryan Cushway as head of UK property and casualty. 

In his new role, Cushway will support Chaucer in growing its UK property and casualty proposition, broadening its offering and enhancing its ability to deliver specialist solutions across the UK market.

Cushway joins the specialty (re)insurer from Sompo, where he had served as head of international and UK casualty from February 2026. 

Paul Restarick, head of non-marine insurance at Chaucer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Cushway to Chaucer.

”He brings a wealth of experience, a strong track record of underwriting performance and deep broker relationships that will further strengthen our position in the UK market. This appointment represents a significant investment in our property and casualty capabilities and demonstrates our commitment to building a market-leading proposition for brokers and clients.

“The combination of Cushway’s leadership, expertise and the scale of capacity we are deploying creates an exciting platform for future growth.”

Experience

Before Sompo, Cushway served at Aspen for nearly nine years and held several senior positions including head of international and UK casualty.

Commenting on his appointment, Cushway said: “I am thrilled to be joining Chaucer at such an exciting stage in its development.

“Chaucer has built a strong reputation for underwriting excellence, long-term partnerships and empowering talented teams to succeed. We look forward to establishing a leading UK property and casualty offering, delivering outstanding service to brokers and clients and building a business that can grow sustainably over the years ahead.”