MSIG UK launches dedicated construction and marine cargo classes with senior hires

MSIG UK has launched dedicated construction and marine cargo classes to represent the next phase of growth in the UK and London market.

The new capabilities will complement MSIG UK’s existing property and casualty offerings, which were launched last year.

As part of this launch, Andrew Morris has been appointed head of construction at the firm and reports to Paul Keaveney, head of non-marine. 

Meanwhile, Leigh Meekings has been named head of marine and reports to Tim Harris, acting chief underwriting officer.

Harris said: “The launch of construction and marine cargo represents another important step in the development of our UK business.

”Both classes are a natural complement to the property and casualty capabilities that we established last year and will allow us to provide a broader proposition with accretive value to our UK brokers and clients.”

Building a team

Harris added that ”Morris and Meekings bring considerable technical expertise and strong market relationships”.

Most recently, Morris served as head of construction for London at Zurich Insurance while Meekings previously worked at Everest Global Markets as a senior cargo underwriter. 

Further appointments and additional details of the respective underwriting propositions will be announced in early 2027.