Westfield Specialty International Strengthens Professional Indemnity Team
Westfield Specialty International, a leading provider of specialized insurance solutions, has recently announced significant additions to its senior management team.
Pete Stephens has been appointed as the new Head of the Professional Indemnity (PI) team, and Hattie Hassall joins as a Senior PI Underwriter. Both will operate from the London office, reporting directly to Mark Fellows, the Head of Financial and Professional Lines.
With over 17 years of experience in the London insurance market, Stephens has a robust background in both UK and international business. His previous roles include key positions at renowned firms such as Allied World, AIG, and RSA. Most recently, Stephens served as the Head of Professional Indemnity at Sompo International.
Similarly, Hassall brings more than a decade of insurance industry expertise, having worked as a PI underwriter. Before her tenure at Sompo International, she was part of the team at Tokio Marine.
Mark Fellows commented, “This marks the second duo of appointments to our Professional Indemnity team since January, underlining our broader strategy of hiring across Westfield Specialty. We are not only investing in new and existing talent but also in new capital and innovative products.”
He added, “Westfield’s ability to attract professionals of Peter and Hattie’s caliber is a testament to the strength of our offering. The opportunities we present in terms of underwriting ambition, product expansion, and disciplined growth are truly exciting. We will continue to support and grow our existing international facility distributed business, while also pursuing new open market opportunities as part of our expanded financial lines proposition.”
