Arch Underwriting at Lloyd’s (Australia) has appointed senior Catlin manager Robin Barham as Regional Director.

Mr Barham has worked in the insurance industry for 25 years in the UK and Australia, having started his career with Lloyd’s as a marine and energy underwriter.

He later joined Catlin, managing the aviation portfolio in Australia and, most recently, the company’s Seaview Survey.

“Robin’s strong market profile will enable him to develop a valuable book of business,” Arch Insurance Europe CEO James Weatherstone said.