Allied World Assurance has appointed Sydney professional liability specialist Michael Herron as VP Professional Liability, Global Markets.

He will be responsible for developing Allied World’s professional liability business in Australia and report to Country Manager and Head of Professional Liability Asia-Pacific Ben Howell.

Mr Herron has 22 years’ experience in professional liability insurance.

He was previously Australasia leader, financial lines, at XL Catlin. Other previous positions include underwriting manager for financial and professional risks at Catlin and underwriting manager for financial lines at AIG.