New Torus property team unveiled

David Ring has joined global specialty insurer Torus to lead its newly created London-based general property team.

As UK head of general property, Ring is responsible for managing and growing Torus' UK and European general property underwriting portfolio.

Kelly Sanders and Chris Ray have also been appointed as senior underwriters, reported to Ring.

Prior to Torus, Ring was at RSA for over 20 years in a variety of property underwriting roles around the world, including the UK, Europe and North America. Most recently he was head of commercial lines underwriting for the insurer’s international businesses, which included Canada, Scandinavia, Italy and Ireland.

Sanders joins Torus from FM Global where she was an account manager.

Ray has joined from HDI Gerling Industrial Insurance Company where he was senior global property underwriter.

Steve Fomchenko, global head of general property said: “Having a dedicated team of General Property underwriters in London demonstrates our commitment to brokers and clients in the UK and European markets.”

Ring added: “Torus has established itself as a serious player in the London market yet still has energy and excitement. Kelly, Chris and I have a great platform to work with brokers and clients to grow a UK and European General Property portfolio.”