Glencairn bolsters team with Axis hire for property push

Glencairn, a division of broker Faber & Dumas, has recruited John Andrews as an account executive to help spearhead the company's push towards increasing its US and international property binding authority business.

Based in London, he will report to Nick Cook, director and senior partner, Glencairn and joins from Axis Specialty Europe Limited where he was deputy property manager responsible for co-managing a predominantly US-based managing general agent business.

"John's appointment reflects Glencairn's commitment to invest in getting the industry's best talent on board," said Steve Hearn, chairman and CEO, Glencairn. "John's experience in developing property binder solutions for the US and international markets will enhance our offering by achieving economies of scale to place competitive cover for a wide-ranging client base from the real estate, leisure and construction industries."

Mr added, "Binding authorities allow us to provide our small- to medium-sized and middle market clients with superior products and service that is more efficient and economical. Insurers also benefit from a better distribution channel into markets that they could not otherwise access. John is a great addition to the team and will drive the growth of our binder business in the US."