United Risk presents full leadership team with new executive appointments

Leadership Changes - Hayden Smith has been promoted to CEO of United Risk worldwide, with Andrew Lucas as General Counsel, Gregg Holtmeier as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Patrick Watson as Chief Operating Officer (COO) [2][3] - The addition of new executives is aimed at strengthening the management team and enhancing the company's ability to capture market share in the insurance sector [3] Management Team Background - Hayden Smith previously served as Managing Partner and has experience in M&A at Enstar Group and Ceded Reinsurance at StarStone [3][4] - Rick Christofer, President, has a background as Managing Director at Applied Underwriters and has held various roles at AIG and other firms [4] - Andrew Lucas, General Counsel, was a partner at Clyde & Co LLP, focusing on insurance-sector clients [4] - Alexander Amezquita, CFO, has experience as CFO at Herbalife and in investment banking at Moelis & Company and Centerview Partners [5] - Gregg Holtmeier, CCO, previously served as Director of Capital at Applied Underwriters and held senior roles at BMS Group and Guy Carpenter [6] - Patrick Watson, COO, has 21 years of experience at Applied Underwriters, focusing on operational infrastructure in the property and casualty marketplace [7] Company Performance and Growth - United Risk's total underwritten premium volume places it among the world's top five Managing General Agents (MGAs), with 25 property and casualty underwriting programs and nearly 600 staff globally [8] - The company operates in nine countries across four continents, with major offices in key insurance centers such as New York, Bermuda, London, Paris, Dubai, Singapore, and Sydney [8] - United Risk has strengthened relationships with over 30 insurers, enhancing its underwriting team's effectiveness and broker relationships [9]