SCOR appoints David Guest as head of crisis management

SCOR has announced the appointment of David Guest as head of crisis management for SCOR UK and the SCOR Syndicate. Based in London, Guest’s remit includes terrorism and political, and he will report to Marie Biggas, CUO of SCOR UK and active underwriter of the SCOR Syndicate.

Guest brings with him more than 26 years of industry experience, having led underwriting teams across the UK and Asia-Pacific re/insurance markets. He joins SCOR from his most recent position as global specialty regional leader, APAC & Middle East at AXA XL.

Biggas said: “David has a highly diverse range of experience and technical capabilities, making him perfectly placed to head up our crisis management team. His understanding of the market, combined with his ability to build long-lasting relationships, will be a great asset to us and our clients.”

Chris Beazley, CEO of SCOR UK and the SCOR Syndicate, added: “We are continuing to build on the momentum of our strong results from the past couple of years. Our aim is to grow sustainably, while at the same time offering our clients a broad array of risk management solutions designed to best service their needs. David is a well-regarded industry professional with an impressive track record, and his expertise in crisis management, terrorism, and political violence insurance further enhances our underwriting capabilities.”

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