Beazley adds to its specialty lines team in Miami as it targets growth in Latin America

Miami, May 08, 2018 -- Beazley, the specialist insurer, has appointed Vicente Miranda as a specialty lines underwriter in its Miami office. He will be responsible for developing Beazley’s specialty lines portfolio with brokers and clients in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Mr Miranda joins from R&G Espinosa International Adjusters where, as commercial manager, he developed a strong business network in London, Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to this, he worked as a financial lines underwriter at Swiss Re.

Najib Bousakr, Beazley’s international regional head for Latin America, said: “We have ambitious plans to grow our specialty lines business in Latin America and the Caribbean. Vicente’s previous experience in underwriting and insurance broking combined with his extensive network of contacts in the region, make him a valuable addition to our team.”

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Note to editors:

Beazley plc (BEZ.L) is the parent company of specialist insurance businesses with operations in Europe, the US, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Beazley manages six Lloyd’s syndicates and in 2017 underwrote gross premiums worldwide of $2,344 million. All Lloyd’s syndicates are rated A by A.M. Best. 

Beazley’s underwriters in the United States focus on writing a range of specialist insurance products. In the admitted market, coverage is provided by Beazley Insurance Company, Inc., an A.M. Best A rated carrier licensed in all 50 states. In the surplus lines market, coverage is provided by the Beazley syndicates at Lloyd’s.

Eleanor Lewis
Beazley Group
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