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Hamilton Global Specialty Announces Mike Thorp as Head of Space and Chris Golder as Head of Treaty

PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Global Specialty, an underwriting platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce two senior underwriting appointments, highlighting the strength of internal talent and succession planning supporting the Company’s business priorities.

Mike Thorp has been appointed as Head of Space, reporting to Sinead Cormican, Deputy Active Underwriter, Syndicate 4000 and Chris Golder has been appointed as Head of Treaty, reporting to Miles Osorio, Active Underwriter, Syndicate 4000.

“We are pleased to see Mike and Chris step into these new roles,” said Hamilton Global Specialty CEO Adrian Daws. “Their promotions are not only well-deserved but also a reflection of our focus on developing leaders who can shape the future of Hamilton.

“We are committed to these lines of business and look forward to maintaining momentum with the continued leadership of Mike and Chris and their talented teams.”

Thorp has been at Hamilton since September 2015 and was integral to the launch of the space programme in 2016 and its success over the past nine years. He has 24 years’ technical and underwriting experience in the field of space.

Golder joined the Hamilton treaty insurance team in February 2023 and has 16 years’ insurance industry experience, including a decade in underwriting.

About Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.
Hamilton is a Bermuda-headquartered specialty insurance and reinsurance company that underwrites risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

For more about our company, visit www.hamiltongroup.com or find us on LinkedIn at Hamilton

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