Canopius announces Marine & Energy Treaty team changes

Canopius Group, a specialty and P&C re/insurer, has announced the promotion of Ben Pinnington to Head of Marine & Energy Treaty, effective 7 July 2025, additionally, Imogen Wright will join the business as Underwriter – Marine & Energy Treaty on 13 October 2025.

Pinnington began his insurance career in 2018 as an Underwriting Assistant in the Political Risk team at AmTrust Syndicate 1861.

After Canopius acquired the syndicate, he moved into Treaty Reinsurance and was appointed Underwriter for Marine & Energy Treaty in 2021.

A short-term assignment in Bermuda in 2023 provided international exposure, and in early 2024 he was named a finalist for the Insurance Insider Honours ‘Young Underwriter of the Year’ award.

Wright joins Canopius from Guy Carpenter, where she worked as a Vice President for over three years.

Before that, she held roles in Marine underwriting at Ascot Group and later moved into reinsurance broking with Miller Insurance Services LLP. Her experience across various parts of the market is expected to support the team’s ongoing development.

Canopius also acknowledges the departure of Claire Wallace and thanks her for her work on the Marine & Energy Treaty portfolio.

Aloïs Rouffiac, UK Chief Underwriting Officer, said: “Ben’s promotion is a proud moment for Canopius. His journey from graduate hire to Head of Marine & Energy Treaty is a testament to his dedication, technical expertise and collaborative spirit. He embodies the values of our Marine Treaty team – empowered, accountable, and committed to delivering for our clients.

“We are also delighted to welcome Imogen to the team. Her diverse experience across broking and underwriting will bring fresh perspective and further strengthen our ability to serve clients with agility and insight.”

Charles Cooper, CEO, Canopius Reinsurance, added: “We are deeply committed to recognising and nurturing talent from within, and Ben’s appointment is a clear example of that.

“At the same time, we continue to build on our strengths by bringing in high-calibre individuals like Imogen. Together, they represent the depth and breadth of expertise that defines our Marine & Energy Treaty team.”

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