Ecclesiastical appoints James Medlicott as UK Casualty Director

James joins from HDI Global where he has been Director for Liability Underwriting. He replaces Tom Taylor, who has moved to a new role as Group Head of Underwriting.

James brings a wealth of experience in the UK liability market. Before joining HDI Global, he spent over 19 years at Aviva, where he held a number of senior liability underwriting roles.

James joins the specialist insurer during an ambitious growth phase, with his appointment set to support Ecclesiastical’s strategic goal of expanding its casualty portfolio over the coming years.

The specialist insurer, part of the Benefact Group, is aiming to double the size of its business as part of its mission to give more to good causes. Ecclesiastical recently launched into the Leisure and Office Professions sectors and is continuing to review opportunities for further expansion.

Marc Lewis, Underwriting Director at Ecclesiastical UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome James as our new UK Casualty Director. James brings a wealth of experience in the UK liability market and is joining us at a pivotal time. His appointment will support us in achieving our ambitious plans to grow our casualty portfolio over the next few years.”

James said: “I am delighted to join Ecclesiastical at such an exciting time in its journey. The company’s strong commitment to growth, combined with its unique charitable purpose, sets it apart in the industry.

“I look forward to working with the talented team to help drive Ecclesiastical’s growth ambitions forward and deliver an exceptional proposition to clients and brokers.”