Tokio Marine Kiln establishes Specialty Reinsurance division

Tokio Marine Kiln  has created a new Specialty Reinsurance division to help drive its growth and diversification plans.

Phil Taylor, who has over 25 years of experience in underwriting and broking with companies like Everest, Liberty Specialty Markets, Novae, and Aon, will lead the new division as Head of Specialty Reinsurance. He will focus on expanding TMK’s global specialty reinsurance business and is set to join the company in early 2025.

“TMK’s reinsurance expertise is renowned market-wide and we are extremely well positioned to build our portfolio. Phil is an exceptional underwriter and business leader, and I’m delighted to bring him on board to work with our heads of underwriting to expand our presence in this strategically significant class and provide an outstanding service to our clients.” – Vivek Syal, Chief Underwriting Officer at TMK.