SiriusPoint names Fenn as Global Head of Marine

Bermuda-domiciled insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has promoted Chris Fenn to Global Head of Marine. Additionally, Anthony Grew has been appointed as Head of Cargo effective July 21st, while Giulia Argano will join the Global Claims team as Marine Claims Adjuster in May.

The two appointments are strategic to strengthen the company’s global marine offering, they will be based in London. Grew will report to Fenn and Argano to Hamish McBride, Head of MGA and Program Claims.

In his new role, Fenn will lead SiriusPoint’s marine team while building the cargo, fine art and specie, ports and terminal, and marine liability offering. He joined the firm in February 2024 as the Head of Marine, London for SiriusPoint International. In the past, Fenn led marine teams during his 14-year tenure at Markel.

Most recently, Grew served at Allied World as the Vice President of the Marine Division. He has over 20 years of experience within the marine industry, previously working at CNA Hardy, ACE Group, FP Marine Risks, OMV, and Glencore.

Argano has over 12 years of experience within the marine Industry, most recently serving at Capanna Marine S.r.l., as Manager and Controller of Capanna Marine Lloyd’s Agencies. Before this, she held roles at Tagliavia & Capanna S.r.l. and Sea International Services S.r.l.

With all these appointments, the marine team will build upon SiriusPoint’s existing marine capabilities in London and International markets and via its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945, as well as the Company’s numerous specialist MGA partnerships.

Anthony Shapella, Group Chief Underwriting Officer at SiriusPoint, commented, “SiriusPoint’s marine offering is vital to the Company’s overall business and its strategy to be a high-performing underwriter. These appointments will bolster the Company’s Marine team, reflecting our clear appetite for growth within this sector.

“Chris has demonstrated himself as a respected leader in the global marine market and has made a strong impact since joining SiriusPoint. His promotion reflects both the depth of his experience and our strategic focus on building a high-performing Marine team aligned with our vision for growth and profitability.”

Fenn added, “I’m delighted to take on the role of Global Head of Marine at such a pivotal time for SiriusPoint. We have a clear vision for the type of Marine business we want to write and strong relationships with our trading partners. I’m looking forward to building upon the strong foundations we already in place.

“We are thrilled to welcome Anthony and Giulia to the team. They bring the specialist expertise and energy that will help enhance our ability to serve clients, strengthen our underwriting and claims proposition, and deliver on our strategic growth ambitions.”

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Bermuda-domiciled insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has promoted Chris Fenn to Global Head of Marine. Additionally, Anthony Grew has been appointed as Head of Cargo effective July 21st, while Giulia Argano will join the Global Claims team as Marine Claims Adjuster in May. The two appointments are strategic to strengthen the company’s global marine offering, they…