Travelers Europe has appointed Mike Lawton as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to CEO Matthew Wilson. Lawton will oversee daily business operations and strategy implementation. With nearly two decades of insurance sector experience in both broking and underwriting, Lawton joined Travelers Europe in 2016 to lead its Business Insurance practice after holding senior positions at an international carrier and UK broker.
Travelers has maintained a presence in Europe for decades, operating in both the general insurance market and through Lloyd’s. The company offers business insurance, bond and specialty insurance, and risk management services through Travelers Insurance Company Additionally, Travelers Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s specializes in complex business classes including marine, energy, accident and special risks, aviation, and portfolio solutions.
Travelers Europe ha nominato Mike Lawton come Chief Operating Officer, riportando direttamente al CEO Matthew Wilson. Lawton supervisionerà le operazioni aziendali quotidiane e l’implementazione della strategia. Con quasi due decenni di esperienza nel settore assicurativo sia in intermediazione che in sottoscrizione, Lawton è entrato a far parte di Travelers Europe nel 2016 per guidare la sua pratica di Business Insurance, dopo aver ricoperto posizioni di alto livello presso un carrier internazionale e un broker del Regno Unito.
Travelers è presente in Europa da decenni, operando sia nel mercato delle assicurazioni generali che attraverso Lloyd’s. L’azienda offre assicurazioni per le imprese, obbligazioni e assicurazioni specialistiche, oltre a servizi di gestione del rischio tramite Travelers Insurance Company. Inoltre, Travelers Syndicate 5000 presso Lloyd’s si specializza in classi di business complesse, tra cui marine, energia, incidenti e rischi speciali, aviazione e soluzioni per portafogli.
Travelers Europe ha nombrado a Mike Lawton como Director de Operaciones, reportando al CEO Matthew Wilson. Lawton supervisará las operaciones comerciales diarias y la implementación de la estrategia. Con casi dos décadas de experiencia en el sector de seguros tanto en corretaje como en suscripción, Lawton se unió a Travelers Europe en 2016 para liderar su práctica de Business Insurance, tras haber ocupado puestos senior en un carrier internacional y un broker del Reino Unido.
Travelers ha mantenido una presencia en Europa durante décadas, operando tanto en el mercado de seguros generales como a través de Lloyd’s. La compañía ofrece seguros para empresas, bonos y seguros especializados, así como servicios de gestión de riesgos a través de Travelers Insurance Company. Además, Travelers Syndicate 5000 en Lloyd’s se especializa en clases de negocio complejas, incluyendo marinos, energía, accidentes y riesgos especiales, aviación y soluciones de cartera.
Travelers Europe는 Mike Lawton을 최고 운영 책임자로 임명하고 CEO인 Matthew Wilson에게 보고하도록 했습니다. Lawton은 일상적인 비즈니스 운영과 전략 실행을 감독하게 됩니다. 보험 중개와 언더라이팅 분야에서 거의 20년의 경력을 가진 Lawton은 2016년에 Travelers Europe에 합류하여 비즈니스 보험 부문을 이끌었으며, 국제 보험사와 영국 중개인에서 고위직을 역임한 경험이 있습니다.
Travelers는 수십 년 동안 유럽에서 활동해 왔으며, 일반 보험 시장과 Lloyd’s를 통해 운영하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 Travelers Insurance Company를 통해 비즈니스 보험, 보증 및 전문 보험, 위험 관리 서비스를 제공합니다. 또한, Lloyd’s의 Travelers Syndicate 5000은 해양, 에너지, 사고 및 특별 위험, 항공 및 포트폴리오 솔루션을 포함한 복잡한 비즈니스 클래스에 특화되어 있습니다.
Travelers Europe a nommé Mike Lawton au poste de directeur des opérations, rendant compte au PDG Matthew Wilson. Lawton supervisera les opérations commerciales quotidiennes et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie. Fort de près de deux décennies d’expérience dans le secteur de l’assurance, tant en courtage qu’en underwriting, Lawton a rejoint Travelers Europe en 2016 pour diriger sa pratique en matière d’assurance des entreprises, après avoir occupé des postes de direction dans un assureur international et un courtier britannique.
Travelers est présent en Europe depuis des décennies, opérant à la fois sur le marché de l’assurance générale et à travers Lloyd’s. L’entreprise propose des assurances pour les entreprises, des obligations et des assurances spécialisées, ainsi que des services de gestion des risques via Travelers Insurance Company. De plus, Travelers Syndicate 5000 chez Lloyd’s se spécialise dans des classes d’affaires complexes, y compris la marine, l’énergie, les accidents et les risques spéciaux, l’aviation et les solutions de portefeuille.
Travelers Europe hat Mike Lawton zum Chief Operating Officer ernannt, der an CEO Matthew Wilson berichtet. Lawton wird die täglichen Geschäftsabläufe und die Umsetzung der Strategie überwachen. Mit fast zwei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung im Versicherungssektor sowohl im Brokerage als auch in der Underwriting-Branche kam Lawton 2016 zu Travelers Europe, um die Business Insurance-Praxis zu leiten, nachdem er leitende Positionen bei einem internationalen Anbieter und einem britischen Broker inne hatte.
Travelers ist seit Jahrzehnten in Europa präsent und ist sowohl im Bereich der allgemeinen Versicherungen als auch über Lloyd’s tätig. Das Unternehmen bietet Geschäftsinformationen, Anleihen und Spezialversicherungen sowie Risikomanagementdienste über Travelers Insurance Company an. Darüber hinaus ist Travelers Syndicate 5000 bei Lloyd’s auf komplexe Geschäftsklassen spezialisiert, darunter Marine, Energie, Unfälle und Spezialrisiken, Luftfahrt und Portfolio-Lösungen.
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“Mike has been an invaluable member of our leadership team for many years,” said Wilson. “I am confident that his knowledge and expertise will help us strengthen our presence in the market, drive efficiency and deliver outstanding service to brokers and customers.”
Lawton has nearly two decades of experience in the insurance sector, in both broking and underwriting. Before joining Travelers Europe in 2016 to lead its Business Insurance practice, he held senior positions at a leading international carrier and a
“I have seen firsthand how our unique and collaborative culture has guided our business to great success and ensured that we are well-placed to capitalise on the many opportunities we see on the horizon,” Lawton said. “I’m delighted to be taking on this new role at this exciting time in the company’s growth journey.”
Travelers has operated in
Finalisation of the role is subject to regulatory approval.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of more than
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FAQ
What is Mike Lawton’s new role at Travelers Europe (TRV)?
Mike Lawton has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Travelers Europe, reporting to CEO Matthew Wilson.
What was Mike Lawton’s previous position at TRV before becoming COO?
Before becoming COO, Mike Lawton led Travelers Europe’s Business Insurance practice since joining the company in 2016.
What business segments does Travelers Europe (TRV) operate in?
Travelers Europe operates in general insurance through Travelers Insurance Company and in specialist markets through Travelers Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s.
What insurance lines does Travelers Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s (TRV) underwrite?
Travelers Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s underwrites specialist and complex business classes, including marine, energy, accident and special risks, aviation, and portfolio solutions.

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