Prestige Underwriting promotes Carl McComb to Underwriting & Pricing Director

Prestige Underwriting, a specialist managing general agent (MGA), has announced the promotion of Carl McComb to Underwriting and Pricing Director.

In his new role, McComb will set the firm’s underwriting strategy, develop and implement strategic guidelines for risk assessment and pricing, and lead multidisciplinary teams that build, validate, and refine pricing models to ensure sustainable profitability across the UK and Ireland.

He will oversee the Underwriting and Pricing strategy with a focus on strengthening partnerships, enhancing the broker experience, and supporting sustainable, profitable growth.

McComb will report to Alison Williams, Managing Director at Prestige Underwriting, and will oversee the integration of pricing, underwriting, and analytics to assess and manage risk, align with business objectives, and make evidence-based decisions on new and enhanced products.

McComb has spent nearly a decade at the company, most recently serving as Pricing and Actuarial Director.

Williams said, “Carl’s promotion recognises the significant impact he has delivered for our business. He brings the actuarial discipline and practical market insight required to lead underwriting and pricing at scale.

“As we push on with our ambitious growth plans, including expanding distribution and elevating our data-driven rating capabilities, he will be instrumental in advancing our growth strategy and delivering even more value for our broker community across GB, NI and the Republic of Ireland. Carl’s leadership will be pivotal in delivering the profitability and consistency our capacity providers and brokers expect.”

McComb commented, “I’m delighted to take on this role. My focus is to expand and develop Prestige’s success in the market as we grow to meet our ambitious targets. With a unified Underwriting and Pricing function, we will tighten our underwriting philosophies, advance our models and data strategy, and further enhance the broker experience so brokers can place complex and non-standard risks with confidence.”