‘There are significant international opportunities in real estate, especially in reinsurance,’ says chairman

MNK International has appointed James Gorsuch as associate director of UK and international real estate.

Gorsuch, who joined the London-based independent Lloyd’s broker on 13 October 2025, brings more than a decade of experience in real estate insurance across global and independent brokers, including Marsh, Lockton and Inicio Risk Solutions.

In his new role, Gorsuch will focus on developing MNK International’s reinsurance and wholesale offering for clients operating across the UK and European property sectors.

He will also support the broker’s continued expansion across its global portfolio, which spans more than 170 countries.

Real estate reinsurance 

Manoj Kumar, chairman at MNK Group, said the appointment reflected the growing demand for expertise in real estate reinsurance.

He said: “We are excited to announce Gorsuch’s appointment, as he brings considerable experience of the real estate insurance market to the role, as well as an extensive network from his years working for a range of providers across the industry.

“There are significant international opportunities in real estate, especially in reinsurance, and his appointment will ensure we continue to grow in this space, drawing on our experience in delivering quality services for customers across the globe.”

Gorsuch said he was joining MNK International at a key point in its development.

He added: “I am delighted to have joined MNK International at an ambitious time for the business, where there is so much potential to grow reinsurance provision in the international real estate market.

“There are particular opportunities to deliver a wholesale insurance approach across our global portfolio and I look forward to delivering flexible and innovative solutions to MNK’s diverse range of clients across the world.”

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