Arch Insurance International has announced the appointment of Ed Short as Head of Digital. This new role involves leading digital underwriting solutions across Arch's international platform, effective immediately.
Short will oversee the execution of Arch’s digital underwriting strategy, ensuring a unified approach across various markets including London, UK Regional, Australia, EU, and Bermuda. He will work closely with underwriting teams to enhance digital capabilities in products, placement, and partnerships. His goal is to provide brokers with easy access to capacity and expertise while fostering a digital environment that complements Arch’s open-market underwriting.
Before this appointment, Short served as Vice President of Digital Partners at Arch since joining the company in 2023. His previous roles include UK Sales Director for AdvantageGo and positions at Hiscox, Barbican, and HCC Global.
Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International stated: “The continued investment in Arch’s digital solutions is a natural response to a changing distribution landscape and evolving broker placement strategies. I’m excited to appoint Ed to the role of Head of Digital as we build out our digital team, respond to the expanding needs of our brokers, and deliver a digital ecosystem that sets us apart in the market.”
Jay Rajendra, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of Arch Capital Group Ltd., added: “Our ambition across the Group is to become a first-choice digital partner for our brokers. Today’s announcement marks the next phase of our digital journey, expanding our capabilities across our international platform, following the successes achieved across our North American business.”
Arch Insurance International operates under Arch Capital Group Ltd., which includes insurance operations in Europe, Bermuda, and Australia among others. The parent company provides insurance on a global scale through its subsidiaries.
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