Blenheim has made two new appointments as it announced the launch of its accident and health (A&H) and specialty reinsurance divisions in line with its 2018 business plan.

The carrier revealed that Nick Faux will head up the A&H unit while Stephanie Hunt will join the specialty reinsurance division, which will be spearheaded by John Cutts following his arrival in June 2018. Both appointments are effective immediately.

Faux joins the syndicate from Munich Re where he was most recently an A&H and contingency underwriter.

Meanwhile, Hunt moves over from specialty excess of loss MGA Tamesis Dual, where she was responsible for underwriting specialty reinsurance business across marine and composite business lines.

Commenting on the hires, John Hamblin, active underwriter of Blenheim Syndicate 5886 said: “We are delighted to announce the arrival of both Nick and Stephanie, and the launch of our accident and health and specialty reinsurance divisions. We have long viewed accident and health and specialty reinsurance as key classes in our long-term business plan.”