Rob Crocker set to strengthen Carbon Underwriting team

Rob Crocker has joined Carbon Underwriting as an active underwriter.

He was previously an active underwriter and head of professional lines at Everest Re. He has also held senior underwriting roles with XL Catlin and W. R. Berkley Europe, among others, in a career spanning over 30 years. Rob is a proven expert in professional lines underwriting and brings leadership and insight to his new role.

Subject to regulatory approval, Rob will work closely with Carbon’s existing underwriting management team. The team consists of founder and CEO Nick Tye; Carbon founder and chief underwriting officer Jacqui Ferrier; and Carbon founder and chief technology officer Ben Laidlaw.

Carbon founder and CEO Nick Tye said: 

“Rob is a high calibre individual with extensive experience and a proven track record that make him an invaluable addition to Carbon’s team. Rob is a tremendous hire for Carbon, and testament to the very high regard in which our team is held across the market and our ability to attract and retain top talent.

“It is important to consider Rob’s hire as accretive to the existing underwriting management team. Myself, Jacqui and Ben will all remain actively involved in syndicate underwriting matters and now will have more time to focus on new business opportunities and our exciting and ambitious growth plans at Carbon Syndicate. We are confident that Rob’s additional expertise in underwriting will contribute to our continued  growth and success.”

Carbon active underwriter Rob Crocker said: 

“Joining Carbon is a really exciting move for my career – I have been particularly impressed with Carbon’s data-driven and tech-focused approach to underwriting. This strategy combined with the innovative and team-focused culture at Carbon aligns perfectly with my vision for advancing underwriting practices in today’s dynamic market landscape. With our dedicated expertise, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on delivering exceptional results, I am excited about the opportunities ahead.”

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Emma Cockings Emma is a content editor for Claims Media. Emma is a experienced writer with a background in client-centric personal injury for a major firm. She has attended and reported on multiple brokerage events throughout her career.