
Belgian managing general agent (MGA) Alta Signa has added Westfield Specialty International to its independent insurance capacity panel.
This collaboration is set to improve Alta Signa’s capabilities in underwriting directors and officers (D&O) and financial institutions (FI) insurance risks within the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland (CH).
The partnership adds a further €5m in both D&O and FI capacity to Alta Signa’s existing panel, which includes insurers and Lloyd’s Syndicates.
Alta Signa’s insurance panel line-up includes Aviva, Axeria, Lloyd’s Syndicates such as Aspen, Newline and now Westfield Specialty International, Markel, SiriusPoint and Sompo.
Since launching in 2019, Alta Signa specialises in professional and financial lines, cyber and marine underwriting services across Europe.
Alta Signa CEO Gerard van Loon said: “The addition of Westfield Specialty International to our panel is a significant milestone in Alta Signa’s journey to provide comprehensive and competitive insurance solutions in the specialty market.
“Westfield Specialty International’s expertise and robust capacity will complement our existing offerings and reinforce our ability to meet the evolving needs of brokers and clients across the EEA region and CH.”
Westfield Specialty International management liability class underwriter James Johnston said: “We are excited to join Alta Signa’s independent capacity panel and bring our expertise to support their D&O and Financial Institutions portfolios across the EEA region and Switzerland.
“Alta Signa’s reputation for technical underwriting expertise and local market knowledge aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality, specialty insurance solutions.”
With its European headquarters in Brussels, Alta Signa extends its reach through branch offices in seven European countries, delivering localised services.