MNK International hires Robert Cooper to lead specialty agricultural push

MNK International, the Lloyd’s of London broker, appointed Robert Cooper as Managing Director – Aquaculture, Livestock & Bloodstock to build out its global agricultural and specialty portfolio.

Based in London, Cooper will develop a portfolio spanning aquaculture, livestock and bloodstock, plus broader agriculture and farm combined, with a remit to expand into adjacent niche classes.

Cooper joins from Price Forbes, where he spent almost five years as Divisional Director building a book across livestock, bloodstock and aquaculture. He previously worked at Lycetts and brings over a decade of experience.

MNK International, formerly MNK Re, operates from London and eight global offices, serving clients in more than 170 countries. Parent MNK Group includes a network of MGAs and reinsurers Mekong Re, Florida Re and MNK Seguros.