General Insurance Article - Zurich's Financial Lines business makes two new appointments

 Zurich today announces the appointment of Stuart Quinlan as Chief Underwriting Officer, Professional Indemnity (PI) for Europe, and Alan Moore, who will become Head of Financial Lines for the UK. Both appointments will be effective immediately.

 In his new role Stuart, who was previously Head of Financial Lines for Zurich's UKGI broker division, will assume responsibility for the development of PI business across Europe. Before joining Zurich, he was Underwriting Director for Novae.

 Prior to his most recent appointment, Alan was Head of Financial and Professional Lines for Zurich Global Corporate UK. His new role will be to build on the specialist expertise of each of the Financial Lines divisions while providing a single focus for Financial Lines in the UK market. He was previously with AIG Bermuda, within their Risk Management Division.

 Gary Wainwright, Director, UKGI Middle Market and Specialties, said: "Both Stuart and Alan are highly regarded in their respective fields and will bring a clarity of focus and depth of experience to their respective roles."

 Nick Major, UK, CUO GCUK (interim), said: "By aligning our approach in all sectors in Europe and in the UK, whilst maintaining a specialist focus in each individual sector, we can work as one team to close any gaps and use the combined expertise that we have to the maximum. We are delighted to welcome them both on board."