Our colleagues own a substantial stake in Canopius, resulting in a proprietary mentality which is reflected in our culture of underwriting excellence, entrepreneurship and dedicated service provision.

 
 

Canopius Group Operating Divisions

Canopius Group is an international insurance and reinsurance group. Its operations are organized into three divisions: UK, International and Underwriting Agencies.

The UK operating division primarily comprises Canopius Managing Agents Limited, the 10th largest Lloyd's managing agent. Its core business is the management of Syndicates 4444 and 260. The division also includes Canopius Underwriting Limited, a company underwriting specialty lines on behalf of Syndicate 4444 and Syndicate 839 which is closed to new business. The UK division is headed by Michael Watson, Chairman of Canopius Group.

The International operating division, headed by Jim Giordano, who is also Chief Underwriting Officer for Canopius Group, comprises three business units based in Bermuda, Singapore and Dublin.

The Underwriting Agencies operating division consists of two businesses in which Canopius holds a strategic ownership interest. Arista Insurance Limited operates in the UK SME sector through a regional branch network, and Resource Underwriting Pacific Pty Ltd underwrites professional lines insurance in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. These Agencies underwrite on behalf of Syndicate 4444 as well as third parties. Michael Watson, Chairman, Canopius Group, is responsible for the Underwriting Agencies division.

Our Operating Divisions

UK

Canopius Managing Agents Limited, Canopius Underwriting Limited

INTERNATIONAL

Bermuda, Singapore, Dublin

UNDERWRITING AGENCIES

Arista Insurance Limited, Resource Underwriting Pacific Pty Ltd

Michael Watson

Michael Watson

Chairman, Canopius Group

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

Jim Giordano

Jim Giordano

Group Chief Underwriting Officer - Head of Canopius International

+44 20 7337 3710
jim.giordano@canopius.com