"His existing relationships, reputation and knowledge of the market will help us profitably grow the portfolio and meet our strategic vision."
- Jo Darkins, director of ProFin at RSA Insurance
Prior to this appointment, Matt Houghton served as specialty lines underwriting manager at Aviva where he joined in 2017 after working at CNA and Chubb as a financial lines underwriter. Overall, Houghton has over fifteen years of experience in Financial Services.
In his new role, Houghton will manage the business’ financial risks portfolio, which is part of the Professional & Financial Risks team (ProFin). He will report to Jo Darkins, director of ProFin at RSA Insurance.
Commenting on the appointment, Jo Darkins, director of ProFin at RSA Insurance, has said:
“In a world of rapid technological advancements, economic uncertainty and multiple emerging risks, the demand for effective and quality financial lines cover is growing. The number of threats facing businesses is not getting smaller and the impact of incidents can be significant.
“Having the correct cover, products and expertise in place is increasingly important for companies of all sizes. Matt’s technical capability and underwriting experience will really complement the existing strength we have in the team. His existing relationships, reputation and knowledge of the market will help us profitably grow the portfolio and meet our strategic vision.”
