Specialty insurance group Canopius, has appointed Lewis Gayle as underwriter – cyber and technology. He will report to Michael Shen, head of cyber and technology in London. Gayle’s appointment brings Canopius’ expanding cyber division to 36 employees, including 10 new hires since the start of the year. He brings more than five years of London market experience to Canopius, having previously held underwriting and claims adjustment roles at CFC Underwriting. Prior to this, he worked as a claims advocate at Marsh. Gayle’s appointment follows the hire of Isabel Finn as senior cyber threat intelligence analyst earlier this month. Gayle comments: “The economic impact of cybercrime on businesses is on an upward trajectory and now more than ever, the industry needs to support clients with the right cyber risk mitigation strategies. Joining Canopius during this period of growth is an exciting opportunity.”
