Bermuda-based re/insurer Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd has strengthened its London-based Commercial Directors and Officers unit with the appointment of Jeremy Isaacs as senior vice-president.

With experience as both an underwriter and broker in the London professional lines market, Mr Isaacs leads Endurance’s International Commercial D&O business. He reports to Richard Allen, executive vice-president and head of Endurance’s International Professional Lines.

Mr Allen said: “With Jeremy’s arrival, we now have a full complement of senior underwriting leaders across our Professional Lines units, including Professional Indemnity and Financial Institutions. Known for superior client service in this market, our teams have been well received by brokers and risk managers alike and are quickly developing an exceptional reputation and noticeable presence for Endurance.”

Mr. Isaacs joined Endurance from Dual Corporate Risks, where he started in July 2010 and was most recently underwriting director. His prior roles include vice-president at Axis Capital, senior underwriter at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and broker at Howden Insurance Brokers, all in London. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.