Thomas Guesde to lead new Torus division

Global specialty insurer Torus has appointed Thomas Guesde as senior vice president of its new European casualty platform.

Reporting to David Perez, president and CUO global casualty, Guesde is initially based in Torus’ new Amsterdam office, pending the opening of a Paris office later this year.

Guesde was formerly director of GAN Eurocourtage’s casualty underwriting and international departments.

Perez said: “The establishment of an underwriting operation in Europe is designed to enhance the global footprint of Torus Casualty, entertain opportunities accessible only through a local presence and assist in the diversification of our overall portfolio by responding to the specific needs of our customers in Continental Europe. Having

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