Arch Insurance North America has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as Executive Vice President and Head of Marine, effective July 7. In this new position, Kaufmann will be tasked with developing Arch's U.S. Marine product offerings, forming a specialized underwriting team, and expanding the related business portfolio. The unit will cover both Ocean Marine and Inland Marine products. Kaufmann will operate from New York and report to Valerie Turpin, Chief Underwriting Officer for Property.
Kaufmann is recognized as a leader in the marine insurance sector, known for providing innovative solutions for complex exposures. He joins Arch from MSIG USA where he held the role of EVP and Head of Marine.
"We are very excited to welcome Jeff to Arch," stated Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America. "Customers have been asking for more comprehensive Marine solutions and Jeff’s reputation and strong relationships with specialty producers throughout the U.S. make him an ideal person to build out our offerings. We see significant opportunity in this area and Jeff’s appointment is an important step in establishing Arch as a meaningful provider in this space."
Kaufmann expressed his enthusiasm about joining Arch: “Establishing a U.S. Marine practice at a company with Arch’s growth trajectory and reputation for bringing innovative solutions to its customers is an attractive opportunity,” he said. “I’m looking forward to working with Valerie and the rest of the Arch team to create a compelling Marine offering for Arch’s clients in North America.”
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