Trident Marine Managers expands underwriting agreement with Aspen

Trident Marine Managers, a Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers company, will now serve as the exclusive underwriter for Aspen Insurance Company’s Marine Hull, Primary, and Excess Marine Liability business, following an expanded underwriting agreement between the two companies.

Mark Engel, CEO Marine & Energy at Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, commented: “We are excited to expand our relationship with Aspen and become their exclusive Marine Hull and Liability underwriting unit; they have been a great trading partner over the years. Our commitment to outstanding service and expert underwriting remains steadfast.”

Matthew Taucher will join the company as Director of Hull and Marine Liabilities, effective November 3, 2025.

The executive brings over ten years of underwriting experience to Trident, most recently serving as Vice President, Hull and Liability Manager at Aspen.

With this transition, Aspen and Trident have agreed that the management of all hull and marine liabilities business will be led by Taucher, including all servicing, renewals, in-force policies, and new business.

“It is an honour to join Ryan Specialty and Trident. I am energized to work with a team known for its expertise and distribution, and I look forward to contributing to Trident’s ongoing success while maintaining strong ties with Aspen,” Taucher stated.

John Welch, Group Chief Underwriting Officer at Aspen, said: “We are delighted to build on our existing relationship with Trident through this new arrangement, which will deliver a continued commitment to underwriting expertise and service to our customers and trading partners.”