Underwriting agency SLE Holdings has appointed Philip Purcell as Chairman, replacing Simon Rice who is stepping down after six years in the role. 
 
Mr Purcell is a seasoned lawyer, specialising in insurance, and possesses in-depth knowledge of the Australian and London insurance markets, SLE says in a brief LinkedIn post announcing his appointment. 
 
SLE says he has also served as a main board director for Steadfast Group, during which time there was a significant growth in the underwriting space of that group. 
 
“We warmly welcome [him] to SLE Holdings and are confident that his expertise and leadership will contribute to our continued success with our five-year strategy,” SLE says. 
 
SLE, owned by global specialty re/insurer Chaucer Group since 2017, underwrites multiple classes of business while designing unique schemes and programs across its two brands, SLE Worldwide and Pacific Underwriting.