Arch Insurance International has appointed Mike Bottle to managing director of the UK Regional Division, following the retirement of Steve Bashford as chief executive of the unit.
In this role, Bottle is responsible for leading Arch’s network of UK regional offices as well as continuing to oversee the strategy and distribution for the division.
He will work closely with Stuart Danskin, director of underwriting and Vicky Rowlay, national director for business transformation, to deliver on the growth plans for the business. Bottle reports to Kirsten Valder, deputy CEO of Arch Insurance International.
Most recently, he was senior vice president, Strategy and Distribution for the UK Regional Division, having joined Arch in 2019. Prior to that, he was managing director of Axiom Underwriting Agency.
Commenting on the appointment, Valder says: “[Bottle] is highly respected by the broking market and has been integral to the impressive growth of the business.
“Under his leadership, we will continue to build on our momentum, strengthen our broker-focused approach and develop new solutions to respond to the evolving needs of our customers.”
