Arch Insurance International names Barrett as Head of Cyber & Healthcare
- July 12, 2025
- Posted by: Kane Wells
- Category: Insurance
Arch Insurance International has appointed James Barrett as Head of Cyber & Healthcare, effective immediately.
Barrett has served as Interim Head of Cyber since October 2024, in addition to his role as Head of Healthcare, which he has held since joining the company in 2018.
In his new role, Barrett will lead underwriting activities across both the Cyber and Healthcare portfolios.
While driving Arch’s strategic objectives for these key business lines, he will also explore opportunities to strengthen and expand the firm’s market presence.
Based in London, he reports to Mike Lay, Chief Underwriting Officer, Long Tail Lines, who commented, “James is a highly experienced underwriter with proven leadership credentials.
“He has excelled as Interim Head of Cyber, and his appointment to lead both the Cyber and Healthcare teams is a natural step.
“These are core business lines and James will play a leading role in further increasing our relevance through the delivery of creative, responsive and effective underwriting solutions.”
Barrett was previously a Senior Underwriter at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, and holds over 18 years of underwriting experience.
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