360 Underwriting Solutions are thrilled to announce the eighteenth agency in their group of companies, 360 Professional & Financial Risks (360 PFR).
Backed by QBE, 360 PFR will add to the scale of the 360-product suite by bringing Association Liability, Management Liability and Professional Indemnity solutions to our broker partners.
Denis Morrissey, Managing Director of the 360 Group of Companies says,
“We are proud to continue to partner with QBE and in addition, to deliver this product suite on our leading-edge 360 Compass Online Platform, built by e-Sentry Technologies. We continually strive to provide the Solutions brokers want, and we feel this offering will further cement 360’s presence and capability in the Australian market”.
360 Professional & Financial Risks have also announced their acquisition of boutique agency, Stand Underwriting (Stand) effective 1 July 2023, further supporting this business line and offering even more product solutions to their broker partners. Stand offers Balance Sheet Protection Insurance, supported by Liberty Specialty Markets*.
The 360 PFR business will be led by Executive Director, Scott Luxford who joined the 360 family in July 2022 as Head of Construction & Engineering, In addition to Scott’s appointment, we are also delighted to announce that Jacqueline Kilday will join as Head of 360 PFR.
Jason Clarke, CEO & Director of 360 Australian Businesses, added,
“The launch of 360 PFR adds to our capability and relevance to the market. With over 30 years combined experience in the Financial Lines specialty area, we are thrilled with the breadth of experience and relationships that Scott and Jacqueline bring to this new offering, as well as our continued partnership with QBE and the 360 Compass Technology platform to support the online delivery and execution of these products.”
Aiming to have all products in the market within the first quarter of FY2024, 360 expect to have even more announcements to follow in July. Watch this space!
*Liberty Specialty Markets is a trading name of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Australia Branch (ABN 61 086 083 605) incorporated in Massachusetts, USA (the liability of members is limited) (Liberty). It is a member of Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group
Scott is a highly regarded insurance industry leader with 30 years in the business, spanning European, North American and the Asia Pacific markets. Scott has vast experience in Claims, Underwriting, Customer and Distribution roles. Having held technical and leadership roles across all disciplines.
With a proven track record of delivering results, being known for relentless execution and a tireless Customer and Broker focus. Scott is a proven leader and a welcome addition to lead the 360 Construction and Engineering proposition.
Get in touch with Scott as per details below:
Head of Construction & Engineering
P. 02 7900 1716
M. +61 401 105 595
scott.luxford@360uw.com.au
Getting to know Scott:
- What are you reading / watching currently?
The Ride of a Lifetime, a great book by the CEO of Walt Disney. Great read, highly recommend. - What is the first concert you attended?
Womack and Womack whilst in Florida on holiday, suspect a bit of googling with that one! - Where do you most hope to visit?
Queenstown, I am an avid golfer and its certainly a destination I am keen to visit. - If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?
Cryptocurrency, I am currently an uneducated investor! - What is the most annoying question that people ask you?
Am I Australian, no I am not, proudly English. - What was your first job?
I was a Greenkeeper, a terrible one, as my putter and wedge came with, so more practice than work. - Where is the most interesting place you've been?
Hong Kong 7’s, if you know you know. - What would be your spirit animal?
I think a Meerkat, I keep popping my head over my screens asking for help! - What's something you've been meaning to do but just haven't gotten around to it?
Wearing a gilet in the office, apparently it’s a thing. - What are you looking forward to in the coming months?
Summer, but also really getting under the hood of 360 and then getting out to see our Broker partners. - What is one of your favourite smells?
Cut grass, on the golf course, there’s nothing better! There’s a theme building here…
Following a period of sustained growth in its Construction and Engineering portfolio, 360 Underwriting Solutions is delighted to announce that Scott Luxford has joined the company to lead this business.
Prior to joining 360, Scott was responsible for the Underwriting Agencies and Professional Risks business for QBE while prior to this he held senior leadership and underwriting roles at both Zurich, Allianz and London markets. He will bring a wealth of experience to 360 which will further enhance the broader performance and expansion plans of the group.
Having just celebrated the 5th anniversary of 360 Underwriting Solutions, Managing Director, Denis Morrissey, commented; “We are thrilled to have Scott decide to join 360 and enhance our leadership, distribution, and underwriting capability. More broadly, the quality and depth of the Insurance professionals who have joined 360 is a source of immense pride and at the heart of the success we have enjoyed over the last five years.”
“With Scott leading our Construction and Engineering business, Adrian Martin will focus on growing the eSentry Technology business which is building technology solutions for the 360 Group and its broker partners trading platforms” offered fellow founder Chris Lynch.
Further announcements regarding new offerings and additional appointments are expected in the next few days.