Specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has appointed Chris Fenn as head of marine, London and John Hopper as head of energy. The firm says that the appointments are part of the strategic growth of these business lines and wider plans to strengthen its teams across the international business, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945.

Fenn, who brings over 25 years’ experience in marine and energy insurance to SiriusPoint, will be responsible for helping to shape the marine group’s strategy and developing its marine portfolio in London and internationally. He will be based in London and will report to Steve Smyth, head of marine, International, and active underwriter for Syndicate 1945.

With over 30 years’ experience in marine, offshore and renewable energy underwriting, Hopper will lead SiriusPoint’s energy team, and will be responsible for maintaining and growing the London and international energy book. He will be based in London and will report to Robert Harman, general manager of SiriusPoint’s London Branch, and CEO and managing director of Sirius International Managing Agency.

Victoria Hopgood has also been announced as senior underwriter, joining from Liberty Specialty Markets. Rob Gibbs, President and CEO, SiriusPoint International, said: “We are excited to work with Chris, John and Victoria, and welcome them to the business. The specialist sector expertise they will bring to the team will provide further momentum as we seek to expand our presence in the market.

“We have been building our marine and energy businesses via London and Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945, and internationally through our MGA partnerships. Marine and energy are vital components of SiriusPoint’s strategy to be a high-performing underwriter and to our overall business. We are excited to welcome best-in-class underwriting talent and market experience to the company to help support our ambitious growth plans.”