Apollo Syndicate Management, an independent specialist insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Kate Foster as head of property for Syndicate 1969. Based in London, Foster joins Apollo with a wealth of property underwriting experience. Most recently, she held the role of property underwriter at Beazley between 2017 and 2022. Prior to this, Foster held various senior underwriting roles in the property sphere at companies including Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and Vero. James Slaughter, Apollo Group chief underwriting officer, says: “Property is a key part of Apollo’s offering. Kate brings extensive knowledge to the role, as we continue to generate creative and innovative solutions while growing our property book, working toward a resilient and sustainable future. “We continue to focus on developing our D&F and Binders portfolios, both of which remain fundamental to Apollo’s offering. The team remains committed to the relationships we have built with our brokers and partners and we look forward to welcoming Kate to our team.”
