Carbon Underwriting, a distinguished specialist and independent managing general underwriter, and Lloyd’s syndicate, has announced the appointment of Dale Willetts as Head of Specialty.
This strategic move aligns with Carbon’s commitment to bolstering its leadership team and advancing technology capabilities.
Willetts, bringing a wealth of leadership and specialty underwriting experience spanning three decades into his new position. He will play a pivotal role in spearheading the development and growth of Carbon’s Accident & Health (A&H) proposition in the upcoming year.
Prior to joining Carbon, he served as the Executive Vice President and Head of Specialty Lines at Sompo International for five years, where he successfully built the A&H portfolio.
With a distinguished career that includes leadership roles at ANV, Travelers, and other specialty underwriters, Dale’s expertise is a valuable addition to Carbon’s leadership.
Nick Tye, CEO at Carbon, commented, “I am delighted that Dale has joined us to take up this key role. His deep understanding of the market, breadth of insurance knowledge and proven track record in senior leadership roles make him ideally placed to develop our capabilities across the Specialty portfolio. He will be a valuable addition to our leadership team and I know that we will benefit enormously from his expertise, insights and business acumen.”
Dale Willetts, now Head of Specialty at Carbon, expressed his excitement about joining the company during a transformative phase. He said, “I am thrilled to be joining Carbon at such an exciting time in its development. The company’s focus on transforming the delegating underwriting market by implementing superior in-house technology that supports quality underwriting, the ambition of its people and the entrepreneurial culture made my decision to join the business extremely easy. There are exciting opportunities in the market for nimble, forward-thinking companies like Carbon and I am looking forward to bringing my extensive sector experience and passion for innovation as the business evolves.”
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