Leeds-based MGA appoints two in support of expansion plans

Specialty MGA Fiducia has announced two new appointments in support of its “continuing expansion strategy across the UK, EU and international markets”.

The Leeds-based MGA offers products across lines including marine cargo, engineering, marine equipment, freight liability, excess of loss, terrorism cover, specie and fine art insurance.

It confirmed that David Rubin will join the firm as an assistant underwriter, while Joanne Brady has been appointed to the finance team in the role of credit controller.

Rubin will support Fiducia’s underwriting team across specialist lines, including “assisting with policy renewal invitations and confirmations, issuing new business documentation and preparing management information reports”.

Brady, meanwhile, will support the “premium collection process and broker account queries, maintaining strong service levels for broker partners”.

Investing in people

The recent hires follow the February 2026 appointment of Danielle Gilbert as assistant underwriter and the November 2025 appointment of Graeme McFarlane as development underwriter.

Gerry Sheehy, chief executive at Fiducia, said: “As our client base continues to grow throughout the UK, EU and international markets, it’s essential that we continue to invest in our people and processes to further enable the delivery of our best in class service.

“Rubin and Brady are great operators who share Fiducia’s can do attitude. They have both already had a positive impact and will ensure we maintain the responsive service levels our broker partners expect as we expand.”