Posted on: 1 October 2024
The UK P&I Club has appointed Kyle Lochridge as Senior Vice President, Americas. Kyle will report into Leanne O’Loughlin, UK P&I Club Regional Director, Americas, and UK P&I’s Chief Underwriting Officer, William Beveridge.
Kyle will work closely with UK P&I Club’s management team to develop and progress the delivery of the UK P&I Club’s growth strategy for the Americas. This will involve deepening relationships with Members, Brokers and building market awareness of the Club’s capabilities, including its newly launched Safety & Risk Management offering, throughout the region’s maritime community.
The creation of this new role will ensure even closer collaboration between the London-based underwriting team and the Americas based account management/claims teams, elevating the already high standards of service available to its North and South American membership.
Kyle has extensive experience within the P&I industry, having spent thirteen years with Aon Risk Solutions, rising to the role of Vice President, Marine National Practice Group, before joining international insurance brokerage firm, Lockton as Vice President – Account Executive.
William Beveridge, Chief Underwriting Officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kyle to the UK P&I Club. He has a stellar reputation, and great networks based on his wealth of experience within the P&I industry. Kyle will play an instrumental role in the Americas leadership team as we continue the Club’s ambitious plans to deepen and grow our footprint in this important region.”
Kyle Lochridge, Senior Vice President – Americas, UK P&I Club, said: “In an era of continued global growth, opportunity and change, I’m thrilled to be joining the UK Club. I look forward to contributing to the team’s many successes within the Americas and beyond, as well as to further enhance our collective offering and expand our presence throughout the region as we continue to support our Members as they navigate new challenges.
