Global Rebranding and Platform Consolidation
Nine months after introducing Orvia as a pan-European managing general agent platform, The Ardonagh Group is extending the brand across its underwriting portfolio globally, encompassing over US$3 billion in gross written premium. Geo Underwriting will transition to Orvia UK following a 2027 transition period, Envest Agencies will become Orvia Australia and New Zealand, and Dubai-based Antarah will rebrand as Orvia Middle East and Africa. Chief executive David Ross noted the move shifts the group from a regional operating model to a product-led approach, making its placement power visible across niche lines such as agriculture, marine, cyber, and political risk.
New Leadership Appointments
Mark McIlquham has been appointed CEO of Orvia, overseeing pan-European, UK, and specialty businesses after joining from Acrisure. Conor Geraghty transitions to CEO of Orvia Europe and Specialty, Belinda Steedman takes over as CEO of Orvia Australia and New Zealand starting 2 November, and Antonio El Hokayem remains CEO of Orvia Middle East and Africa. A CEO for Orvia UK has yet to be named, and several specialist brands in the UK and Australasia will continue trading under their current names within the broader platform. All appointments remain subject to regulatory approvals.