Newcastle-based North P&I Club has appointed Simon Main as Technical Director (Underwriting) as part of the company’s strategy for the development of the North P&I and Sunderland Marine (SMI) businesses. His appointment is an important element of North’s growth and diversification plans and demonstrates its commitment to providing the highest standards of service delivery to its shipowner members and policyholders in a challenging environment for shipping.
Main brings a wealth of experience, and a detailed understanding of process development, change management and strategy delivery from his time in several senior leadership positions at London-based Thomas Miller and most recently as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the UK P&I Club.
Paul Jennings, Joint Managing Director of North P&I, said: “Following a strong performance by the Club at the 2018 renewal, we remain focused on achieving the strategic targets set by the Board and welcome the industry knowledge and experience that Simon brings to our underwriting department.”
Last year North P&I announced that, following an extensive horizon scanning exercise, a subsidiary insurance company will be established in Dublin to underwrite all future EEA business of North and Sunderland Marine as of 20 February 2019.
As North P&I enters this crucial phase in the establishment of its EU subsidiary, Main will play a key supporting role in the delivery of North’s strategy, and the underwriting of North and Sunderland Marine’s future EEA business.
Simon Main, Technical Director (Underwriting), added: “North’s reputation in the market is second to none and I’m looking forward to working with the global team to build upon this deep-rooted commitment to service excellence and take it to the next level for the benefit of our membership.”