Atrium expands Aviation underwriting team with new hire
Atrium, an insurance group operating within Lloyd’s market, has announced the appointment of Rob James as an Underwriter in its Aviation division.
Atrium provides tailored insurance solutions across various specialty sectors, including aviation. James will work alongside Bassel Matta, Head of Aviation, to support the ongoing development of their aviation insurance portfolio.
James brings over 17 years of experience in aviation underwriting. He joins Atrium from Liberty Specialty Markets, where he managed their all-risk and war aviation account. Prior to that, he spent 12 years with Tokio Marine Kiln as part of their Aviation team.
He is expected to join Atrium in the first quarter of 2026 after fulfilling his existing contractual commitments.
Peter Laidlaw, Active Underwriter, Syndicate 609, commented: “We are looking forward to welcoming Rob to Atrium. He is a talented underwriter with an excellent reputation for being innovative and forward-thinking. I am sure his robust skillset and experience will be an outstanding addition to the service we deliver to our brokers and clients.”
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Bassel Matta, Head of Aviation at Atrium, added: “Rob’s appointment demonstrates our unwavering support for Aviation as a core class at Atrium. His strong record of successful business and product development, as well as strategic
planning, will be invaluable as we continue to grow our market share.”
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