Arch Insurance announced the appointment of Rachida LAAZAOUZI as Senior Casualty Underwriter for the French market, effective immediately.

LAAZAOUZI joins Arch Insurance (EU) dac (AIEU), which provides specialist property and casualty insurance solutions within the European Union. Based in Paris, she is responsible for growing Arch’s casualty portfolio in France, writing primary, umbrella and excess liability cover across a broad range of sectors including industrial, manufacturing and rail.

LAAZAOUZI is a highly accomplished casualty underwriter with over 17 years of experience in the sector. She joins from CNA Hardy Insurance where she was most recently a Senior Casualty Underwriter. Prior to this, she held underwriting roles at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Zurich.

Commenting on the appointment, Matthew Brophy, Chief Underwriting Officer, AIEU, said: “Rachida’s comprehensive expertise and technical knowledge of the French casualty market make her an excellent addition to our growing Paris team. Casualty is a core line of business for Arch globally and at AIEU, we’re committed to strengthening our EU-wide presence in the sector through developing local market-leading teams and solutions.”

About Arch Insurance (EU) dac

Arch Insurance (EU) dac is part of Arch Insurance International and provides comprehensive insurance products including: accident & health, cyber and technology, financial institutions, fine art & specie, healthcare, professional liability, property and terrorism across multiple business sectors.

The company is based in Dublin with branch offices in the UK and select EU locations. Arch Insurance (EU) dac is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd. The company was formed and is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland to write all classes of business (excluding Class 18).

About Arch Insurance International

Arch Insurance International is part of Arch Capital Group Ltd. and includes Arch Insurance UK and the P&C insurance operations of Arch Insurance (EU) dac, as well as Arch’s insurance operations in Europe, Bermuda and Australia.

About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd., a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $25 billion in capital at September 30, 2024, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.