RSA engineering underwriter joins CNA

CNA Europe has appointed Grahame Jones as senior underwriter in its renewable energy team

He will report to Paul Dowling, head of construction and renewable energy and takes up the post immediately.

Jones has joined CNA Europe after spending 10 years at RSA in a variety of senior underwriting and managerial roles. Most recently, he was engineering trading underwriter in its power & engineering team.

John Hennessy, chief executive of CNA Europe, said: “CNA Europe has been active in this area for over a decade and is one of the few European insurers to have a dedicated renewable energy team. Grahame has been at the forefront of underwriting developments in this fast-growing sector. His experience makes him ideally-suited to spearhead our growth in this line of business.”

Paul Dowling, head of construction and renewable energy, added: “Renewable energy is a key sector for us. We are expanding our teams in London, Paris, Milan and Copenhagen and we are well placed to benefit from the opportunities this marketplace presents.”