Novae gets new deputy active underwriter

Novae Syndicates has appointed Bill Edrich as a deputy active underwriter of Syndicate 2007 at Lloyd’s.

Edrich joins the two existing deputy active underwriters Ian Burford and Richard Norris, with whom he shares a general responsibility for all aspects of the syndicate’s business.

He will have specific responsibility for the direct business transacted through Novae Underwriting, the group’s Lloyd’s service company.

Peter Matson, group chief underwriting officer, said: “I am delighted Bill has accepted this important appointment.

"I have worked with him for over twenty years and I know that with his underwriting record he will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, adding to the valuable contribution he has made to the Novae Group over the last six years.”