Westfield Specialty International, a specialty insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Anthony Baldwin as President, Specialty International, subject to regulatory approval.
Based in London, Baldwin will report to Jack Kuhn, Global President, Westfield Specialty, who commented: “Anthony joins us at an exciting time; Westfield Specialty International has undergone a period of rapid transformation since acquiring syndicate 1200 nearly three years ago. We have made significant investments – in terms of new capital, products, executive team, and into new and existing talent – which have helped us to deliver very positive results.
“In the first nine months of 2025, gross written premium has reached $1.4bn, significantly ahead of plan. I’d like to thank the leadership team, including Darren Argyle who acted as Interim CEO, for their support over the last few months. Anthony will be responsible for building on this foundation, continuing to deliver a measured approach to future growth, driven by intelligent underwriting and the needs of our clients.”
Baldwin is joining Westfield from AIG, where he served for three decades. During this time he held a range of regional and product leadership roles including CEO UK, CEO Europe and Head of International Financial Lines.
Commenting on his appointment, Baldwin said: “Westfield Specialty stood out to me for its remarkable profitable growth story, world-class team and unique culture. Westfield provides enduring certainty and confidence, and its combination of tradition and innovation delivers a compelling proposition for brokers and clients alike. I’m delighted to be working with this team to lead the business into the next phase of our international growth”
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