Hadron, a hybrid carrier that provides insurance capacity and fronting services to MGAs for specialty insurance coverage, has announced plans to enter the European Union (EU) in early 2026.
“This expansion will not only allow Hadron to capture growth opportunities across the region, but as risk and underwriting managers consolidate and scale, the company aims to be the platform of choice, leveraging its global approach to deliver efficiency, transparency, and long-term alignment for partners,” the firm stated.
Since late 2023, Hadron has built a multinational platform to support specialty underwriting growth. With over $250 million in committed capital from Altamont Capital Partners and other investors, the company now has over 75 global employees across various departments.
The team has strategically moved quickly to put in place four core insurance entities in the past 24 months (de novo or via shell acquisition), all leveraging one common infrastructure, enabling further diversification across platform, programs, products, and jurisdictions.
“Our growth this year reflects the strength of Hadron’s model, which balances underwriting discipline with innovation and scale,” said Sam Reeder, CEO of Hadron. “Our specialty insurance platform is purpose built for delegated authority, combining transparency, speed, and long-term alignment, at the pace and scale of our MGA partners, with the oversight and stability reinsurers have come to expect.”
In the UK also, Hadron has added ten new MGA programs over the last year, including Inperio, Elevate Specialty, and Aspect Labs.
The company anticipates reaching over £200 million in UK gross written premiums by the end of 2025, demonstrating strong growth.
Hadon’s International team, led by Colin Johnson, now has 20 members, with more joining in early 2026. The company is also advancing plans to launch its EU operations, bolstered by recent leadership appointments.
Amélie Breitburd and Pascal Van Eyken have been appointed independent non-Executive Directors. Breitburd has 25 years of experience in global finance and insurance, including 15 years at AXA and three as CEO of Lloyd’s Europe.
Van Eyken has 30 years in the insurance industry and finance, with senior roles at AG Insurance, Ageas, Gras Savoye, and WTW.
The appointments also include David Franco’s as Chief Risk Officer, subject to regulatory approval. The executive has nearly two decades of international experience in law, strategy, risk, and regulatory affairs, including a decade at Lloyd’s and as Head of Strategic Intelligence at Lloyd’s Europe, focusing on Emerging risks.
“Europe is a natural next step for Hadron’s expansion,” said Colin Johnson, CEO of Hadron International. “We’re investing in the people, technology, and governance structure to support sustainable growth across borders, ensuring our partners benefit from the same strength and speed that define Hadron globally. We’re very pleased with Amélie, Pascal, and David joining our platform as we look to expand into Europe. The quality of their experiences is a vote of confidence in the platform we have built and the ambitions we have.”
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