Rokstone names head of marine

Aventum-owned managing common agent (MGA) Rokstone has introduced the appointment of Mike Nukk (pictured above) as head of marine.

With a profession spanning over twenty years within the marine insurance coverage sector, Nukk brings a wealth of expertise to Rokstone. Previous to his position at AIG, he spent twenty years at Liberty, along with his most up-to-date place being senior vp, international marine follow chief and marine chief underwriting officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance coverage. Throughout his time at Liberty, he additionally labored in London for seven years because the vp of marine, EMEA at Liberty Particular Markets.

In his new position at Rokstone, Nukk will spearhead the expansion of the marine portfolio in North America, with an bold aim to determine it as a$100 million enterprise inside 5 years, with a particular concentrate on middle-market North American enterprise.

“We’re very excited to have Mike on board. There’s a obtrusive want for experience and superior transactional execution within the center market marine house,” stated James Potter, CEO of Rokstone. “It’s an space of the market that’s been seen as cumbersome and neglected by carriers – a ‘white spot’ that has immense potential for a nimble and environment friendly MGA like Rokstone.

“Along with Mike’s experience and supported by A rated capability, we’ll dominate this house out there. Mike is among the most skilled and educated marine underwriters on this planet and we’re delighted to be working with him [to] discover and develop this thrilling alternative.”

Nukk might be primarily based in New York and is ready to hitch Rokstone later this month after finishing his discover interval with AIG, the place he served as head of marine for North America for practically 5 years. This appointment additionally carefully follows the latest addition of Jordan Lanford as head of aviation, additionally beforehand from AIG.

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