OAK Global appoints active underwriters for Syndicates 2843 and 1440
James Irvine and Roland Morse assume underwriting responsibility for syndicates, aligned with respective primary reinsurance and retrocession syndicates.
OAK Global, a leading risk partner, today announces the appointment of James Irvine and Roland Morse to new expanded roles within the business, subject to regulatory approval.
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James Irvine becomes Active Underwriter for Syndicate 2843. His title changes to CUO, OAK Reinsurance & Active Underwriter Syndicate 2843.
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Roland Morse becomes Active Underwriter for Syndicate 1440. His title changes to CUO, OAK Enterprise & Active Underwriter Syndicate 1440.
Irvine and Morse will continue to report to Cathal Carr, OAK Global’s Founder, CEO and Group CUO.
Carr said: “2026 is an important year for OAK Global as we build on our successful first year of underwriting in 2025. Continuing to enhance our regulated team structure is an important part of building a robust underwriting business, while giving well-deserved recognition and responsibility to our valued colleagues.
“James and Roland are both important leaders in our business, shaping the development of our primary reinsurance and retrocession strategic business units, OAK Reinsurance and OAK Enterprise. The expansion of their responsibilities will support our continued disciplined underwriting approach while enhancing the delivery of our value proposition to our clients and brokers. I am delighted to see them step up into the formal positions of Active Underwriter.”
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OAK Global
OAK Global, OAK Reinsurance and OAK Enterprise are trading names of OAK Servco Limited (company number 15702736). OAK Servco Limited is an Appointed Representative of Polo Managing Agency Limited (company registration number 03935227, FCA firm reference number 204976). In an era of evolving risk, we support our clients today in building resilience for tomorrow. Combining science and data-driven analytics with extensive underwriting expertise, we deliver innovative risk solutions and leading insight. Through our commitment to collaborative, long-term partnerships, our team tailors these solutions to each client’s specific needs. Underwriting through Syndicates 2843 and 1440, rooted in the strength of Lloyd’s which holds Financial Strength ratings of: A+ AM Best, AA- S&P and AA- Fitch.
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