Global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, Ed announced the appointment of John Head as broker and producer, effective immediately.

In his new role, Head will support the growth of the professional and executive risk portfolio, a key area of focus and development for the firm and further strengthen Ed’s cyber offering.

He joins the business from Paragon International Insurance, where since 2018 he has served as a cyber and technology E&O broker with a central focus on the US wholesale market. Head began his insurance career in 2015, working with the financial lines team at Antares.

Henry Warner, divisional director – Cyber at Ed said: "The cyber market is increasingly becoming more complex and clients, more than ever, need us to expertly navigate the current challenging market for them. John’s experience in the wholesale cyber market as well as his proven ability to provide bespoke solutions to clients ranging from SMEs to large corporations, will be hugely beneficial. We look forward to working with him."