Mike Bottle’s primary responsibilities will include leading Arch’s network of UK regional offices and spearheading strategy and distribution for the division. Credit: MacroEcon/Shutterstock.

A unit of Arch capital group, Arch Insurance International, has promoted Mike Bottle to the role of managing director for its UK Regional Division, effective immediately.  

This move follows Steve Bashford’s retirement from the role of chief executive of the UK Regional Division.  

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Bottle’s primary responsibilities will include leading Arch’s network of UK regional offices and spearheading strategy and distribution for the division. 

He previously held the position of senior vice-president of strategy and distribution for the UK Regional Division. 

Bottle will collaborate with Stuart Danskin, director of underwriting, and Vicky Rowlay, national director of business transformation, to deliver the company’s growth ambitions.  

He will report directly to Arch International deputy CEO Kirsten Valder. 

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Bottle joined Arch in 2019, having previously served as managing director of Axiom Underwriting Agency.  

Valder said: “Mike is the natural successor to lead the UK Regional Division. He is highly respected by the broking market and has been integral to the impressive growth of the business. Under his leadership, we will continue to build on our momentum, strengthen our broker-focused approach and develop new solutions to respond to the evolving needs of our customers.”  

Arch Insurance International CEO Hugh Sturgess said: “I would like to take the opportunity to thank Steve for his unwavering dedication over the last six years to making the UK Regional Division a leading carrier for our broker partners and mutual clients.  

“Under his leadership, the team has developed a strong brand presence and reputation for quality underwriting and market-leading service.” 

This follows the promotion of Robin Hamilton to head of energy and marine liability and Rory Thompson and Marie-Claire Bessada as heads of London market, both of whom previously managed the general liability portfolio.  

Earlier this month, Arch Insurance (EU) promoted Duncan Smith to the position of CEO.