Chaucer Holdings, a UK-based diversified insurance group, has extended its global operations by opening a new office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to access facultative property and related risks in Latin America on behalf of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Uwe Fischer will be the general manager of the new office, and he will be joined by Alejandro Ferrin and Guido Wolman, all formally from Glacier Re. The team will build on existing client relationships to develop the portfolio throughout Latin American.
According to the Chaucer, the Latin America office intends to service business from October 1, 2010.
Bob Stuchbery, CEO of Chaucer Holdings, said: I am delighted to announce the launch of our new Argentina office and welcome a great new team to Chaucer. Building on their extensive property facultative capabilities, we are confident that we can develop a high quality and successful business in Latin America.”
Mr Fischer said: “I am very excited to join Chaucer to establish a new office in Argentina to service the region. As a team, we recognize the importance of being able to offer clients regional service and international underwriting excellence, underpinned by the secure financial strength of Lloyd’s.
This initiative provides an excellent opportunity for Chaucer to develop our underwriting in Latin America.