Ex-Arch and Aviva leader joins MGU as COO

The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) has appointed Suzanne Wells as its new chief operating officer.

In her new role, Wells will be based in London and ensure the MGU has the right technology and infrastructure in place to grow.

She will join in July 2025 from Arch Insurance International, where she was most recently deputy chief operating officer. 

This saw her take responsibility for overseeing UK functions, including underwriting operations and strategic portfolio management.

Prior to Arch, Suzanne spent nearly 10 years with Aviva.

Speaking about her new role, Wells said: “I’m hugely excited to join a business as dynamic as TFP.

“Operational excellence is an important part of its reputation for true market leadership and I look forward to playing my part in helping ensure TFP has the right technology and infrastructure in place to empower its underwriters to maintain this position.”

Other appointment

Meanwhile, Erik Manning has been appointed head of ceded reinsurance.

The appointee, who brings 30 years of experience in the reinsurance market, starts this month and will be based in Bermuda.

He was most recently at BMS, prior to which he was head of ILS for Miller. Manning also held senior roles at Aon and Guy Carpenter.

In his new role, he will have a particular focus on maintaining strategic relationships, capital markets, retro and index products.

Manning said: “Having worked extensively with TFP as a broker, I know first-hand the quality of the team and the regard in which the business is held. I greatly look forward to getting started.”