A unit of Arch capital group, Arch Insurance International, has promoted Mike Bottle to the role of managing director for its UK Regional Division, effective immediately.
This move follows Steve Bashford’s retirement from the role of chief executive of the UK Regional Division.
Bottle’s primary responsibilities will include leading Arch’s network of UK regional offices and spearheading strategy and distribution for the division.
He previously held the position of senior vice-president of strategy and distribution for the UK Regional Division.
Bottle will collaborate with Stuart Danskin, director of underwriting, and Vicky Rowlay, national director of business transformation, to deliver the corporate’s growth ambitions.
He’ll report on to Arch International deputy CEO Kirsten Valder.
Bottle joined Arch in 2019, having previously served as managing director of Axiom Underwriting Agency.
Valder said: “Mike is the natural successor to steer the UK Regional Division. He is extremely respected by the broking market and has been integral to the impressive growth of the business. Under his leadership, we are going to proceed to construct on our momentum, strengthen our broker-focused approach and develop recent solutions to reply to the evolving needs of our customers.”
Arch Insurance International CEO Hugh Sturgess said: “I would love to take the chance to thank Steve for his unwavering dedication during the last six years to creating the UK Regional Division a number one carrier for our broker partners and mutual clients.
“Under his leadership, the team has developed a powerful brand presence and popularity for quality underwriting and market-leading service.”
This follows the promotion of Robin Hamilton to move of energy and marine liability and Rory Thompson and Marie-Claire Bessada as heads of London market, each of whom previously managed the final liability portfolio.
Earlier this month, Arch Insurance (EU) promoted Duncan Smith to the position of CEO.
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