Novae Taps Mitsui Sumitomo’s Steadman as Head of Cargo

Novae Group plc, the specialist listed Lloyd’s insurer, announced the appointment of Helen Steadman as head of cargo. She reports to Darren Carr, head of marine.

Steadman brings nearly a decade of cargo underwriting experience to Novae. She joins from Mitsui Sumitomo Syndicate where she served as the class underwriter for cargo. Prior to this she was a vice president at Marsh Ltd. She began her career as a graduate trainee at Willis Faber & Dumas.

John Owen, divisional head of Marine, Aviation and Political Risk, said: “Marine is a key class for us and one we have invested heavily in over the last 12 months. Helen is a lead cargo underwriter and her expertise and technical proficiency will support and propel our ambitions in this class.”

Source: Novae Group