Rokstone launches international casualty division
MGA adds fifth unit with Lloyd’s backing and seasoned leadership in liability risk
Specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA) Rokstone has launched an international casualty division, expanding its presence in the global casualty market.
The new unit builds on the company’s recent growth in casualty lines, following the creation of several divisions in the past few months. These include units focused on sports and leisure event casualty, US commercial risks, North American excess casualty, and UK/Ireland casualty.
With the addition of the international casualty division, Rokstone has now established five units in this segment.
The company projects that the five casualty units combined will generate over US$850 million in gross written premium (GWP) within five years. The development is part of a broader effort to diversify its portfolio and respond to shifts in market demand.
Sam Wylie (pictured above) has been appointed to lead the new division as portfolio manager. Wylie joins from Convex, where he worked as class underwriter for five years. He has more than 15 years of experience in international casualty underwriting and previously held positions at Tokio Marine Kiln and Marsh. He is expected to take up his new role with Rokstone after completing his current notice period and will be based in the UK.
The international casualty division will operate with support from A-rated Lloyd’s capacity, allowing the unit to write risks globally while maintaining long-term security for clients and partners.
In addition to its international expansion, Rokstone recently launched a UK and Ireland casualty division. This unit focuses on lines such as employers’ liability, public liability, contractors’ all-risks, and property coverage. The division was created to address specific needs in domestic markets and aligns with the group’s strategy to provide tailored solutions by geography.
Rokstone has also rolled out a US excess casualty division, providing excess and select primary insurance solutions for industries such as construction, transportation, energy, and Fortune 1000 companies.
Also in the US, Rokstone has introduced a sports & leisure casualty division. This unit underwrites insurance for events, sports teams, and recreational facilities, targeting risks that require dedicated underwriting expertise in activity-driven exposures.
Rokstone global CEO Ian Anson said the company’s structure enables it to move quickly in response to market opportunities.
“It’s a complex and competitive sector, one where only the best underwriters truly thrive,” Anson said. “Sam brings that calibre of expertise, and we are delighted to welcome him to Rokstone.”
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