AF Group has hired Ian Podmore as director of captive operations at AF Specialty, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In his new role, Podmore will focus on business growth and profitability for new markets and business opportunity development through the use of insurance captives.
He has more than 30 years of insurance experience in the US, Bermuda and the UK.
Previously, Podmore was head of captive underwriting and captive consultant at Willis Towers Watson (WTW). He also held the role of senior vice president at Atlas Insurance Management and was senior vice president and chief underwriter for both Bank of America and AmTrust Specialty Programme Group.
Commenting on Podmore’s appointment, Eric Halter, managing director of AF Specialty, said: "We are excited to have Ian join our organisation. His expertise, innovation and leadership will be a huge asset as we continue to expand our product offerings and presence in the captive space.”
