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HAMILTON, BERMUDA
Fidelis Insurance (“Fidelis”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Simon Crone to the position of Chief Underwriting Officer of Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC (“FIID”). He takes up this role with immediate effect and will report to Robert Kelly, who was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of FIID.
Robert Kelly, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer of FIID, said “I am pleased to have Simon join me on the Board and look forward to working together to grow our continental business.” Robert joined Fidelis in 2018 having previously worked at PartnerRe Ireland Insurance DAC where he was Chief Financial Officer, Head of External Reporting Europe and Group IFRS.
Richard Coulson, UK Chief Underwriting Officer & Executive Head of Bespoke & Specialty Insurance, said “Simon has proven himself to be a talented and innovative underwriter. I congratulate him on his appointment to this role and look forward to working with him to build out our European book of bespoke and specialty business.”
Simon joined Fidelis as a senior underwriter in 2019 from AmTrust, where he was the Chief Underwriting Officer for the Mortgage & Credit division. Simon brings over 20 years of experience in insurance in a variety of roles ranging from underwriting to operations to project management, and holds a Masters of Engineering from the University of Cape Town.
Richard Brindle, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer & Group Chief Underwriting Officer of Fidelis, said “Both Simon and Rob have proven their business acumen and expertise since joining Fidelis, and I am pleased to confirm their appointments to these roles. I’d also like to thank Colm Lyons, departing Chief Executive Officer & Chief Underwriting Officer of FIID, for the successful establishment of our Dublin office, and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Fidelis’ Dublin office provides certainty to our clients and brokers that we will continue to operate in the EEA irrespective of Brexit, and that there will be continuity of service on our agreements. This is an important part of our business strategy, ensuring that we can continue to grow our Continental book, particularly in specialty and bespoke insurance.”
