This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Argenta Syndicate Management and Specialty MGA UK.
A summary of these new hires follows here.
Wilson Named Deputy Chair of Argenta Syndicate Mgmt as Whiter Steps Down
Argenta Holdings Ltd., the London-based subsidiary of Hannover Re, announced the appointment of Paul Wilson as deputy chair of Argenta Syndicate Management Ltd (ASML) and as a non-executive director of Argenta Holdings Ltd. (AHL), subject to regulatory approval.
John Whiter will step down as chair of ASML on July 1, 2025, following 16 years of leadership. As part of this transition, Wilson will succeed Whiter as chair of ASML, subject to regulatory approval.
Wilson brings over 35 years of experience in financial and professional services, including leadership roles at Bain & Co. in London, where he led the Financial Services Practice and contributed to the restructuring of the Lloyd’s market. He has served as a non-executive director for AXA XL UK, AXA XL Dublin, RJ Kiln, Brewin Dolphin, and Unigestion.
Wilson’s expertise includes governance, strategic leadership, and driving growth in global organizations. In addition, he chairs the Board of Trustees for Action Against Hunger, an international charity committed to fighting child malnutrition in 55 countries worldwide.
Under Whiter’s stewardship, ASML has significantly expanded its underwriting capabilities, with Syndicate 2121 and SPA 6134 now managing £800 million and £133 million in underwriting capacity, respectively, the company said. Whiter also played a pivotal role in Argenta’s 2017 acquisition by Hannover Re, securing the company’s long-term position within one of the world’s largest reinsurers.
“Paul’s appointment reflects our commitment to building a strong leadership team as we continue to drive Argenta’s strategic goals forward. With his extensive experience in financial services and a proven track record in governance, strategy, and growth, Paul is well-equipped to lead ASML through its next phase of development,” according to Nick Moore, CEO of Argenta Group.
“On behalf of the entire organisation, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to John Whiter for his outstanding leadership and dedication. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping Argenta’s success, and we are deeply appreciative of his lasting impact.”
About Argenta
Argenta Holdings Ltd. is the parent company of Argenta Syndicate Management Ltd. (ASML) and of Argenta Private Capital Ltd. (APCL), which provides investor capacity to the Lloyd’s market of £5.1 billion for 2025.
ASML is a Lloyd’s managing agency, housing the Argenta Group’s underwriting operations, Argenta Syndicate 2121 and SPA 6134. Syndicate 2121 has total underwriting capacity for 2025 of £800 million split between: property both direct (including power/utilities) and treaty; energy and marine; terrorism; casualty (including financial lines) and political risks. Hannover Re supports 100% of the £133 million underwriting capacity of SPA 6134 which provides quota share reinsurance to Syndicate 2121 as the host syndicate.
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Specialty MGA UK Hires Hussain as Head of Political, Credit Risk in New Business Launch
Specialty MGA UK has hired Amir Hussain as head of Political and Credit Risk, as it opens a new business line and looks to become a key player in the political risk market.
Hussain has worked as a credit analyst at Barclays, as well as underwriting for Lloyd’s syndicates including Brit and Hamilton. He specializes in political risk, contract frustration and credit risk, and has experience of building from scratch and managing a global book of business.
Initially, he will be focused on reaching out to the market and underwriting a sound book of business. However, over time Hussain and Specialty MGA UK will look to grow the team and increase the capacity they bring to the market.
“Amir’s background of rapidly developing business in international political risk means he is a fantastic addition to the team. Now is the right time for us to enter the market, given that there are global opportunities as demand for cover continues to rise,” commented MNK Group Chairman Manoj Kumar.
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