Independent Lloyd’s broker AFL has appointed Julia Moretti as director of casualty.

Moretti joins from JLT Re, where she served as a partner and senior casualty producer in the reinsurance broker’s facultative division. Prior to that, she spent nine years at UIB.

AFL chairman Toby Esser said: “I am delighted Julia has joined AFL to support our growth in the casualty space, where we are presenting a real alternative, independent choice for complex, multi-layered global risks.

“Julia’s experience and well-established relationships in the market, and dedication to a client-first approach are a perfect fit with the values we have built at AFL, and I welcome her to our team.”

Meanwhile, Moretti commented: “I am excited to join AFL and look forward to helping build out its growing casualty business. I have been impressed by the company’s commitment to modernising process in insurance, combined with senior management’s active support for new ideas and entrepreneurial team spirit.

“The casualty sector is changing rapidly with new areas of liability risk emerging. Now, more than ever, clients require trusted, experienced advisors that tailor products and services to their needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. The opportunity to assist in developing new and innovative approaches for AFL’s clients is very appealing.”