London, UK — AEGIS London has announced that Jerry Hyne has joined the Lloyd’s syndicate from Canopius. Hyne, who starts immediately, spent 15 years at Canopius as Head of Professional Indemnity (PI). AEGIS London is a recognised PI leader in Lloyd’s, covering a range of classes and occupations including accountants, insurance brokers, architects & engineers and miscellaneous business.  

Hyne has over 30 years of underwriting experience in PI, as well as Commercial Legal Expenses, Warranty and Indemnity Insurance and Legal Title insurance.

Earlier this week, AEGIS London announced the promotion of Toby Sawyer to Head of Property. According to the firm, Sawyer’s promotion and Hyne’s appointment builds on their drive for disciplined profitable growth.  

AEGIS London’s Active Underwriter, Alex Powell said: “Bringing someone of Jerry’s expertise and ability into Syndicate 1225 is a reflection of our growing status within the market. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a considerable reputation. I have no doubt he will succeed in bringing prudent, profitable business to AEGIS London as we look to build on our track record of recent years.” 

Hyne added: “I am pleased to be joining a syndicate with a reputation as impressive as AEGIS London. I hope my experience will add to this as we continue to build in 2017.” 

Notes to Editors  

• Jerry Hyne started on 9 January 2017
• His title is Professional Indemnity Underwriter  
  

AEGIS London AEGIS London is the UK-based subsidiary of AEGIS (Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited), a mutual insurance company that serves the needs of the energy industry. It operates the AEGIS London Syndicate 1225 at Lloyd's with a capacity of £330 million for 2017.  

AEGIS London has grown from its origins as an energy insurance specialist and is today a successful, diversified business, leading and participating in a wide range of classes traditionally written in the Lloyd's market. With over 115 people in its team in London and 2 in Canada, the business continues to develop its capabilities in new business lines, bringing its unique, collaborative style to new clients and new classes, while operating for the mutual benefit of all involved.  

AEGIS London is recognised for offering specialist knowledge, expertise and leadership to a broad client base across a number of specialist classes globally.  

AEGIS (Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited) 

AEGIS is a mutual insurance company owned by its energy industry policyholder members, with surplus of more than US $1.2 billion. Established in Bermuda in 1975, AEGIS is an eligible surplus lines insurer in the United States and a licensed carrier throughout Canada.  

AEGIS aims to provide its members with superior insurance and risk management products through a secure and stable market to enable members to achieve the lowest overall long-term cost of risk. Industry sectors covered include gas and electric utilities, related energy companies, water utilities, pipeline companies, transmission & distribution companies, and oil and gas exploration and production companies.