Pen Underwriting has appointed Hannah Fry (pictured) as its chief operating officer. She will join the business on 6th January 2025, subject to regulatory approval. She was previously operations director for the SME and personal lines division of Gallagher and joined the group as part of its 2019 Stackhouse Poland acquisition.

Tom Downey, chief executive officer of Pen Underwriting, said: “We are very much looking forward to welcoming Hannah into Pen and onto our executive team in the new year in what is a pivotal role as we push forward with our ambitious growth plans.

“Having worked in the insurance industry at director level across risk, compliance and operations for many years, Hannah’s experience, knowledge and expertise are a great fit for Pen and will enable her to deliver positive customer, colleague and carrier outcomes across our operational priorities. Her energy and drive are the perfect pairing for Pen and our can-do culture.”