Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Lewis Edwards as Head of new Delegated Authority Practice

Authored by Liberty Specialty Markets

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the promotion of Lewis Edwards (pictured) to the newly created role of Head of Delegated Authority Practice (DAP). Edwards reports to Mike Gosselin, Chief Underwriting Officer – Specialty and Melanie O’Neill, Chief Underwriting Officer – Commercial. He will remain based in London.

The DAP is a new division created for LSM’s delegated authority insurance business written in London.  It brings together large coverholders, delegated authority underwriting, governance and management into a single centre of excellence.

Edwards is responsible for leading the development of LSM’s underwriting offering within several lines: Specialty Binders – Property, Casualty and EIL, Legal Indemnities, and large coverholders. The heads of these lines will report directly to Edwards. The DAP will provide additional service, oversight, and support to delegated authority business embedded in other classes. Edwards remains responsible for LSM’s Accident & Health and Contingency portfolios.

“I’m delighted that Lewis will lead this new practice.  During his time with LSM, he has showed time and again how his experience, ability and skill within this growing line will help further develop our delegated authority business”, said Liberty Specialty Markets, Chief Underwriting Officer – Specialty, Mike Gosselin.

“Delegated authority business is a flourishing practice within LSM, and our partners will be well served by a leader of Lewis’ experience providing oversight and support”, added Liberty Specialty Markets Chief Underwriting Officer – Commercial, Melanie O’Neill.

Edwards joined LSM in 2018 and has over 20 years of experience in the industry covering a wide range of roles.  Prior to his promotion he was Head of the Specialty Binders within LSM.