Arch Insurance Names Boquist EVP in Retail Energy in Texas

Arch Insurance North America has named Eric Boquist executive vice president, retail energy.

Boquist is based in Houston, Texas and will lead a newly created business unit focused on providing admitted middle market insurance solutions to energy companies in North America. He will report to Rich Stock, chief underwriting officer of large account casualty and surety.

He comes from Travelers, where he most recently was president of travelers’ oil & gas unit. He previously held a number of senior insurance roles focused on the energy sector in the U.S. and European markets.

Arch Insurance provides property/casualty and specialty insurance for corporations, professional firms and financial institutions across the U.S.