Company launching a new line of business for Lloyd's syndicate 1183
Talbot has appointed David Turner to be its first dedicated construction underwriter, reporting to Steve Lloyd, Talbot’s head of property.
Turner’s role will be complementary to that of Talbot’s existing property team and it represents a new line of business for syndicate 1183 at Lloyd’s. The role will be global in nature and will leverage not only cross-marketing opportunities with other lines of business written by the syndicate, but also will penetrate the local markets fed by Talbot’s growing international distribution network.
Turner joins Talbot with over 30 years service in the London insurance market specializing in construction business. Most recently he was chief executive of Willis Construction Risks, London. Prior to that, he was construction underwriter for Hiscox syndicate 33.
Commenting on the appointment, Rupert Atkin, Talbot chief executive, said: “I am delighted to be able to welcome David to the Talbot team. Construction continues to demand significant capacity. David’s arrival adds another strand of expertise to our portfolio which we believe will be of interest to our brokers and their clients."
