TMK Taps Beresford From CNA Hardy as Life Sciences U/W; Hampden Risk Partners Promotes D’Alessandro as Active U/W, Replacing Sharp

This edition of International People transfers details appointments at Tokyo Marine Kiln and Hampden Risk Partners.

Here is a summary of these new hires.

Tokyo Marine Bhate taps CNA Hardy to Braesford Life Sciences U/W

Tokyo Marine Kiln (TMK)an international specialist Lloyd’s Insurance Company announced the appointment Adele Beresford As an underwriter within its Life Sciences team. She takes up her new role with immediate effect and will report to him Kristen ShastriHead of Life Sciences.

Beresford brings a combination of technical underwriting expertise and scientific knowledge to his new role. She joins from CNA Hardee where she most recently served as an underwriter in the Financial Lines Division. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology from Curtin University.

Beresford’s appointment strengthens TMK’s ability to deliver tailored solutions that address the specific needs of life sciences companies, from bringing innovation to market in companies that are pursuing groundbreaking research.

Shastri commented, “As the sector continues to innovate, underwriters who truly understand the science and risk landscape are increasingly key. Adeel’s background and experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop market-leading solutions that enable life sciences businesses to thrive.”

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Hampden Risk Partners promotes D’Alessandro as active U/W, replacing Sharp

Hampden Risk Partners’ (HRP) Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s announced the appointment Giancarlo D’AlessandroHead of Portfolio Underwriting, for the role of Active Underwriter.

At the same time Leah rose will become the Syndicate CEO with the responsibility of supervising and managing the Syndicate. Both appointments are subject to formal approval.

D’Alessandro joined and replaced HRP in July 2024 Chris Sharp Joe is scheduled to leave HRP in early 2026, after completion of the 2026 renewal process, to pursue a new market opportunity. Gulab has been General Counsel and Claims Director at HRP since 2022.

“We are delighted that Giancarlo and Leah are taking on these roles. The syndicate has built a solid and profitable follow-on platform since the launch of the new management team in 2022.” Stephen HarrisGroup CEO at Hampden.

“All staff have large underwriting commitments on the syndicate and these will continue to increase each year. Giancarlo and Leah will also be supported by Asta and our two non-executive underinvesting strategic advisors, Joe Battle (ex-Antars) and Mark Clements (ex-Millimans),” he said.

Harris added that HRP provides access to a risk-balanced portfolio of capital across a range of classes, “many of which syndicates that third-party capital cannot access with traditional capital support.”

A leading provider of specialist insurance, investment and financial support services, Hampden Group has become the largest provider of investor services to the Lloyd’s insurance market through its subsidiary Hampden Capital plc, whose subsidiaries include Hampden Agencies. HAMPDEN INSURANCE PARTNERS MANAGEMENT (CAYMAN) LIMITED. Nomina Plc; Nomina Tax Advisors, and Hampden Syndicate Services Limited