ECIC hires new underwriting chief

The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has appointed Richard Forrest-Smith as chief underwriting officer, reporting directly to ECIC managing director, Roger Brown.

Forrest-Smith previously held a technical development and underwriting role within ECIC.

Brow said: “I am delighted to have been able to strengthen our leadership structure at ECIC with the creation of this significant new role, and to be able to announce the appointment of Richard Forrest-Smith to lead our underwriting effort."