Fidelis Insurance has promoted Simon Crone to chief underwriting officer of Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC (FIID), with immediate effect.
Crone will report to Robert Kelly, who was recently appointed CEO of FIID. Kelly joined Fidelis last year having previously worked at PartnerRe Ireland Insurance DAC where he served as chief financial officer, head of external reporting Europe and group International Financial Reporting Standards.
Robert Kelly, CEO and CFO of FIID, said: “I am pleased to have Simon Crone join me on the board and look forward to working together to grow our continental business.”
Richard Brindle, chairman and group CEO and group chief underwriting officer of Fidelis, commented: “Both Crone and Robert Kelly have proven their business acumen and expertise since joining Fidelis, and I am pleased to confirm their appointments to these roles.”
He added: “I’d also like to thank Colm Lyons, departing CEO and chief underwriting officer of FIID, for the successful establishment of our Dublin office, and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Fidelis’ Dublin office provides certainty to our clients and brokers that we will continue to operate in the EEA irrespective of Brexit, and that there will be continuity of service on our agreements. This is an important part of our business strategy, ensuring that we can continue to grow our continental book, particularly in speciality and bespoke insurance.”
