Acquinex, the specialist financial lines managing general agent (MGA), has announced a number of senior appointments across Europe as part of its wider continental expansion strategy.
He brings almost a decade of insurance industry experience, joining Acquinex from VALE Insurance Partners, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President. Prior to that, he was Underwriter – Mergers & Acquisitions at Liberty Global Transaction Solutions.
François Piquet has been named Head of France & Benelux. He will also report to Cowen and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the business in France and the Benelux region.
Piquet brings extensive experience in the transactional risk insurance sector, most recently serving as Director at Transact Risk Partners, with a particular focus on the French market.
Additionally, Juan Eduardo de la Lastra joins as Head of Tax for Southern Europe. He will be responsible for the Tax Liability proposition in the region, reporting to Global Co-Heads of Tax Liability, Will Egan and Tom Pygall.
Most recently, de la Lastra served as Head of M&A Tax for Iberia and Medi at AIG. Prior to that, he worked as a Tax Associate at Ashurst and as Tax Senior at EY.
Cowen said, “The appointments of Antonio Jesús, François and Juan mark a pivotal step in strengthening Acquinex’s presence and proposition across Southern Europe, France and Benelux. They are all top-tier experts in their fields and proven leaders in their regions – bringing them into the Acquinex European leadership will be hugely valuable in expanding our offering and executing on our best-in-class service for our clients and brokers in these key territories.”
Sánchez Martín commented, “The opportunity to build Acquinex’s presence in key markets like Spain, Portugal and Italy is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to using my experience to contribute to Acquinex’s strategic growth across the continent.”
Piquet said, “Acquinex has a strong reputation for its specialist solutions. I am eager to build upon this foundation and lead our team in France and Benelux, ensuring we continue to provide the bespoke service and expertise that our clients expect.”
de la Lastran added, “The demand for Tax Liability insurance continues to grow across Europe, with technical and innovative risk-transfer solutions available to meet the insurance needs of clients. Acquinex has a well-deserved reputation for expertise in this area, and I’m excited to build on this as we further enhance the offering in Southern Europe.”
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