Canopius names new group chairman

Watson will step down whilst Haste will start his role in July.

Canopius, a specialty and property & casualty (re)insurer, has appointed Andy Haste as its new Group Chairman with effect from 1 July.

Haste brings a wealth of executive and non-executive experience to the role.

He will assume responsibility for chairing the group board as Canopius embarks on realising its future ambition, following its record 2023 results.

Haste has a distinguished career in financial services, reflecting a sustained history of success.

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He has deep insurance expertise; his former roles include Group Chief Executive of RSA Insurance Group, and CEO at AxA Sun Life, as well as serving as senior independent director and deputy chairman of Lloyd’s for nine years, between 2012 and 2021.

Haste also currently chairs the board of Esure Group PLC which he has done since March 2020.

Haste will take over from current Canopius group chairman Michael Watson, who will stand down but continue to support Canopius in an advisory capacity.

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