Pool Re, the UK’s public-private terrorism reinsurer, has appointed Andrew Stark (pictured) as its head of underwriting. He takes up the newly created position ahead of the carrier’s April 2025 change from its current facultative obligatory treaty to an annual aggregate excess of loss treaty scheme.

Jonathan Gray, chief underwriting officer at Pool Re, said: “We are pleased to welcome Andrew as the new head of underwriting. His extensive expertise in global treaty underwriting will be invaluable in supporting the transformation efforts as we navigate the changes to our reinsurance scheme and continue to support the resilience of the UK economy.”

Stark added: “Pool Re plays a vital role in supporting the insurance market to help build national resilience against terrorism and I am delighted to join at such an exciting time.”