Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Chris Fairs to Head of Agency Management at Arch Managing Agency Limited (AMAL). This appointment is effective immediately. In his new role, Fairs will support and guide Arch's Lloyd’s-related business and Syndicates 2012 and 1955, which are managed by AMAL. His duties include leading the approval process for Syndicate business plans and Lloyd’s submissions. He will be based in London and report to Tom Rivers, Chief Risk Officer.
Fairs has a strong background in the Lloyd’s regulatory and compliance environment. Before this promotion, he served as Agency Manager for AMAL after joining the company in 2022. He was previously Group Company Secretary at Argenta Private Capital and held various roles at Lloyd’s.
Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International, commented on the announcement: “Chris has played a central role in supporting Arch’s significant growth in the Lloyd’s market in recent years. His deep understanding of the market environment and his position as a key liaison in our ongoing relationship with Lloyd’s make him exceptionally well suited for this critical role.”
Arch Insurance International is part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., which includes operations across Europe, Bermuda, Australia, and more.