UK-born Mr Sweeney has almost four decades’ experience in insurance and joins Delta following a period of consulting in commercial insurance transformation and providing insurance investment advice.

Prior to that he was Chief Underwriting Officer – UK and International for RSA Insurance Group, following 25 years with Zurich Insurance.

Mr Sweeney takes up the role vacated by Dinesh Murali who was appointed CEO and MD of Delta in April. Mr Sweeney will lead a team of 15 and report to Mr Murali.

Mr Murali says Mr Sweeney’s appointment is significant in terms of the liability insurance space, which is “evolving dramatically in the face of a technology boom, increasing litigation, pandemic threats, more focus on directors’ duties, the growing importance of Environmental, Social and Governance requirements, and the increase in cyber-attacks”.

“We’re keen to explore the evolving risk management area and its impact on liability, and ensure our offerings are up-to-speed and offer our customers protection where it matters most,” Mr Murali said.