New MGA announces slew of leadership appointments

MGA Orvia Underwriting has announced a suite of senior leadership appointments as it “accelerates the build-out of its pan-European MGA platform”.

Launched in January 2026, the Ardonagh Group-owned firm currently reports a €250m (£217m) gross written premium (GWP) portfolio across financial lines, high net worth, fine art and jewellery, property and casualty and specialty products.

The firm said that Paul Nolan had been appointed as chief underwriting officer and will be responsible for “underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, governance and carrier partnerships”.

Ivan Mullen will take on the position of chief technology officer, while Caolán O’Callaghan has been appointed chief actuary and head of portfolio management.

Sharna Bullen will lead operational enhancement across the business as its new director of change management and operations, while Francesco Dal Piaz takes on the role of chief distribution officer.

Meanwhile, Werner Richter has been named managing director of Orvia’s German division. The MGA currently has offices in Frankfurt and Hamburg, which focus on trade credit and surety, cyber, intellectual property, fidelity, crime and marine cargo offerings.

Leveraging people and expertise

Conor Geraghty, chief executive at Orvia, said: “Our strategy is centred on leveraging people and expertise to scale our business and specialisms.

“These appointments represent a significant investment in our leadership team and core capabilities, which are essential for achieving our objective of delivering sustainable and profitable growth across the London and European markets.

“Attracting and retaining top talent remains fundamental to the value we provide to our carrier partners and brokers. These appointments will contribute significantly to Orvia’s continued growth and momentum.”