K2 Rubicon Specialty strengthens marine underwriting team with Hayward appointment

K2 Rubicon Specialty, a division of K2 International and K2 Insurance Services, has announced the appointment of Vicky Hayward as Head of Hull.

With this new hire, K2 Rubicon Specialty strengthens its marine underwriting capabilities, as well as its commitment to the London Market, where the firm is recognised for providing underwriting expertise for marine, US property, and other specialty lines of business.

Hayward joins the firm with over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, specialising in Marine Hull and War across both underwriting and broking.

Prior to joining K2 Rubicon Specialty, Hayward held a number of senior roles within the Lloyd’s market, most recently leading the Hull and War portfolio at Talbot.

She joined Talbot following a 4-year tenure as Hull and War Underwriter at Hiscox. Before that she spent ten years at Marsh & McLennan Companies, where she held a number of positions, including Assistant Vice President – Marine Hull, Vice President Marine Hull, and Senior Vice President.

Hayward has also actively contributed to wider market initiatives through her work on the Joint Hull Committee.