Nexus Underwriting Limited (‘Nexus’), an Arrowhead Intermediaries company, today announces the appointment of Chris Bailey as head of regional underwriting development – financial lines. Based in Manchester, this appointment is part of Nexus’s ongoing development of its financial lines capability and follows the appointment of Walid Youssef as head of UK financial institutions in March.
Bailey brings more than 25 years of financial lines underwriting experience and a proven track record of building and mentoring high‑performing underwriting teams, and developing strong broker relationships across the UK. His appointment will further strengthen Nexus’s UK management liability proposition.
Bailey joins Nexus from AXA, where he served as management liability underwriting manager. He also previously led regional underwriting teams in senior roles at AXA XL, Chubb, AIG, Travelers and RSA. Working closely with Tom Jordan, head of management liability, Bailey will support Nexus’s continued financial lines expansion, developing a best‑in‑class management liability proposition that complements Nexus’ professional indemnity and financial institutions areas of specialism.
Jo Edgley, UK head of financial lines, said: “Chris’ technical knowledge, leadership capability and experience in the UK regional financial lines market further enhance the depth and capability of our underwriting team. Following several key appointments recently, Chris’ appointment reflects our commitment to continued investment in our regional services for UK brokers and their customers. I am very excited to welcome Chris to the team!”
Bailey added: “I am delighted to be joining Nexus at such an exciting point in its growth. Nexus has a strong reputation for underwriting excellence and broker relationships, and I look forward to working with Tom and the wider team to further develop a compelling management liability and financial lines offering across the UK.”