Tokio Marine Kiln establishes specialty reinsurance division

Specialist underwriter Tokio Marine Kiln has formed a new specialty reinsurance division. It will be led by Phil Taylor who takes on the role of head of specialty reinsurance as part of the company’s growth plans.

Taylor brings more than 25 years of experience in various underwriting and broking roles with Everest, Liberty Specialty Markets, Novae and Aon. He will focus on building TMK’s global specialty reinsurance portfolio and will join the firm in early 2025.

Vivek Syal, chief underwriting officer at TMK, said: “TMK’s reinsurance expertise is renowned market-wide and we are extremely well positioned to build our portfolio. Phil is an exceptional underwriter and business leader, and I’m delighted to bring him on board to work with our heads of underwriting to expand our presence in this strategically significant class and provide an outstanding service to our clients.”



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