Bermuda based holding company, Fidelis Insurance has announced the appointment of Matthew Bellamy to Fidelis Underwriting Limited’s London team (FUL), effective 1 November 2019.

He brings over 13 years’ experience and joins Fidelis from Lloyd’s Acapella Syndicate where he served as head of property treaty and deputy active underwriter. In his new role, Bellamy will look to further build on FUL’s property treaty reinsurance business.

Rich Coulson, FUL chief underwriting officer, commented: “FUL started writing property treaty reinsurance in 2017 and was successful in creating this opportunity outside of the Lloyd’s market. We look forward to having Matt join us to continue to grow our London book.”

Rich Holden, executive head of reinsurance, said: “This is the right time to continue to grow our London reinsurance pillar and am very pleased to have Matt join, bringing his industry knowledge and market relations to the team.”

Bellamy added: “I am excited to join Fidelis and continue to build on Fidelis’ success by further expanding its property treaty reinsurance book in London, complementing Fidelis’ portfolio across the group.”