Graham Evans to Lead New International Insurance Platform at Westfield SpecialtySM

WESTFIELD CENTER, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westfield, a leading property and casualty (P&C) insurance company in the United States, today announced that Graham Evans will be joining the company as Westfield Specialty Executive Vice President and Head of International Insurance.

As a 35-year veteran of the London specialty insurance market, Evans will be tasked with building Westfield Specialty’s international business, a new international platform offering multi-line capabilities. Evans also will lead the integration of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1200, which Westfield announced it is acquiring from Argo Group.

Evans has a demonstrated track record for building and growing underwriting operations across Europe and Asia, most recently as Head of International Insurance at Sompo International until his departure in 2020. Prior to his tenure at Sompo, Evans held several underwriting and management positions in the London Specialty market including AXIS Capital, where he served as President, Professional Lines, Chief Underwriting Officer for European Financial Lines at CNA Europe Ltd., director of a start-up Lloyd’s operation, and manager of an international professional lines book at Chubb Insurance Company of Europe.

“Graham has an excellent reputation for building start-up operations and a significant network of relationships, both of which will be critical as we develop Westfield Specialty’s presence in the London market,” commented Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty.

Evans will be based in London and report to Kuhn.

About Westfield

Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as a leading property and casualty (P&C) insurance company in the United States, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers’ lives.

Learn more about Westfield at www.westfieldinsurance.com.