Canopius Taps Olivia Brindle as Head of Sustainability

Canopius Group, a prominent player in the specialty and property and casualty (re)insurance space, has made a key appointment. Olivia Brindle has been named Head of Sustainability, with her tenure commencing immediately. She will report directly to Lindsay Astor, who holds the dual role of Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy.

Brindle’s new position comes with significant responsibilities. She is tasked with steering Canopius’ internal and external sustainability endeavors. This involves ensuring that all such initiatives are in harmony with a comprehensive strategy aimed at bolstering the company’s environmental and social resilience. Additionally, she will be in charge of formulating and upholding guidelines for sustainable underwriting and will actively promote new products that are in line with the firm’s sustainability objectives.

With 16 years of diverse experience across consulting, financial markets, and (re)insurance, Brindle is well-equipped for the role. Her prior stint at Swiss Re, where she was involved in property and casualty solutions and later became a senior figure in the investor relations team, has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and skills that she can now bring to bear in her new position at Canopius Group.

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