Canopius Group was created via an MBO of a Lloyd's business in December 2003. It started with £25m of shareholders' equity and had total financial resources of over £365m at the end of 2011.

 
 

Canopius in Australia

Our Australian interests primarily comprise a shareholding in Resource Underwriting Pacific Pty Ltd.

Canopius Group holds a 75% shareholding in Resource Underwriting Pacific Pty Ltd. This company, domiciled in Australia, underwrites professional indemnity and directors' and officers' insurance in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. The company underwrites on behalf of Syndicate 4444 as well as third parties.

Michael Watson, Chairman, Canopius Group, is responsible for Canopius's interests in Australia.

Underwriting agency

RESOURCE UNDERWRITING PACIFIC PTY LTD

Professional Indemnity, Directors' & Officers' Insurance

Michael Watson

Michael Watson

Executive Chairman

+44 20 7337 3730
michael.watson@canopius.com