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Press Release: Carbon Underwriting Launches into International Healthcare with Appointment of Experienced Medical Malpractice Underwriter Martin Leeks

London: 27 January 2025 – Carbon Underwriting Limited (Carbon), the specialist independent managing general underwriter and Lloyd’s syndicate, is proud to announce its expansion into International Healthcare with the appointment of Martin Leeks as Head of International Medical Malpractice.

With over 35 years of underwriting experience in the international Casualty and Medical Malpractice market – most recently at Everest Group – and a proven track record of building and developing profitable portfolios in the past, Martin brings significant expertise to Carbon. His leadership will drive the company’s ambitious plans to deliver exceptional underwriting solutions in the international healthcare sector.

Martin’s arrival follows the recent appointment of Carbon’s new Chief Financial Officer, Alex Poracchia.

In developing the new International Healthcare division, Carbon’s initial focus will be on delegated portfolios in Australia, Canada, the UK, and Europe, underwriting on Lloyd’s paper.

Nick Tye, Founder and CEO of Carbon, said:
“Martin’s appointment is a fantastic step forward for Carbon as we launch our International Healthcare division. This is more than just a strategic expansion – it’s a statement of our intent to bring fresh energy, innovation, and insight to the Healthcare market. With the support of both Carbon’s analytics and our collaborative culture, I have no doubt Martin will support our growth into Healthcare with distinction. His ambition, expertise and vision are just what we need to establish Carbon as a leader in international healthcare underwriting. Welcome aboard, Martin, I am excited to see what we achieve together.”

Martin Leeks, Head of International Medical Malpractice at Carbon, said:
“The international healthcare market is ripe with opportunity, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the fast-growing Carbon team. This is a company with a great reputation, that doesn’t just talk about innovation, it lives and breathes it, from its people to its technology. With unparalleled data insights and a culture that fosters creativity and support, I’m confident we’ll deliver a market-leading portfolio.”

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About Carbon Underwriting

Carbon Underwriting Limited (Carbon) operates as Syndicate CBN 4747 at Lloyd’s.

Carbon set out in 2018 with a mission to transform the world of delegated underwriting and with a vision to set a global benchmark. We are a dynamic company and recognise the importance of embracing modern technology to deeply enrich our offering. We have pioneered a game-changing, bespoke approach using an open underwriting model where data drives improved underwriting performance creating superior analysis and fluidity of portfolio management. This is administered through our in-house technology ecosystem, Graphene. For more information, please visit: www.carbonuw.com/

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