Sompo has named Elliot Paul as Head of Marine Cargo in London, reinforcing its marine insurance capabilities in the UK market. The appointment reflects the company’s ongoing effort to expand a highly skilled team focused on supporting clients and brokers across a broad spectrum of marine risks.
With more than 15 years of experience in the marine sector, Paul joins Sompo with an extensive underwriting background. Most recently, he served as Head of Cargo & Marine Liability at CNA Hardy’s Lloyd’s Syndicate, where he held a key leadership role in the business.
Career Background in Marine Underwriting
Before taking on that position, Paul worked at CNA Hardy in roles such as Senior Cargo Underwriter and Class Manager for Lloyd’s Cargo. These responsibilities helped shape his expertise in cargo underwriting and marine liability across complex insurance portfolios.
Earlier in his career, he spent nearly 11 years at QBE Europe, most recently working as Underwriter – Multinational Cargo. His professional journey began at RSA, where he started as a Commercial Claims Handler and later moved into an Underwriting Assistant role, building a strong foundation in the insurance industry.
Sompo’s Growth Focus in Marine Risk
In a recent LinkedIn statement, Sompo described Paul’s arrival as part of an exciting phase of development for its UK marine team. The company said it is continuing to build a versatile group of specialists designed to respond to the evolving needs of clients and brokers operating in diverse marine risk environments.
