Brian First has been promoted to president of Arch Insurance North America after eight years at the global insurer.
In the US captive market, Arch has a particular specialty in providing capacity and services to group captives in the upper middle market.
First takes on his new role effective 1 December and was promoted from chief underwriting officer of programs, property and specialty. He reports to Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America.
“Brian First has been instrumental to our success over the past several years, and we’re all very excited to have him take on these expanded responsibilities,” Shulman said.
“In addition to being an incredibly insightful underwriter, Brian is a well-rounded and respected leader who will help steer our organization as we pursue our ambitious goals.”
First joined Arch in 2014 and will now executive oversight over Arch Insurance’s business units and certain operations teams.
“I’m honoured to step into the role of president of Arch Insurance North America,” First said.
“I look forward to working with the rest of the leadership team — as well as our talented underwriting and operations teams — as we look to build our capabilities and continue to deliver on our brand promise of ‘Pursuing Better Together’ for our producers and partners.”