NorthStandard has appointed Matt Holmes and Andrew Carter to lead its newly created Upstream Energy and Marine & Energy Liability sectors, expanding the global insurer’s specialty portfolio into significant adjacent markets.
Holmes and Carter join from Dale Underwriting Partners on 29 September, bringing decades of expertise in energy and complex liability risks. Holmes will head NorthStandard’s Upstream Energy sector, with Carter leading Marine & Energy Liability and reporting directly to Holmes. Both will work closely with NorthStandard's market-leading Offshore & Renewables P&I team, led by John Croucher, to deliver integrated marine and energy solutions for Members and brokers.
“NorthStandard aims to be the marine insurer of choice. Growth and diversification are key to creating value for our membership, and these appointments mark an important step in continuing to deliver on that ambition,” said Nick Wolfe, Chief of Specialty Sectors.
Holmes, who previously led Dale’s entry into upstream energy, said “This launch gives us the platform to build a market-leading presence, backed by the strength, service and security NorthStandard is known for.”
Carter added “Working alongside Matt and John, we can deliver the expertise and responsiveness brokers and their clients need.”
The appointments broaden NorthStandard’s specialty offering, signaling its commitment to building long-term partnerships in marine and energy markets.
