Hamilton Global Specialty Appoints Sinead Cormican as Active Underwriter of Syndicate 4000 and Sukh Chana, Mark Johnson as Joint Deputy Active Underwriters

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Hamilton Global Specialty (NYSE: HG) has announced key leadership changes at Syndicate 4000, effective April 1, 2025. Sinead Cormican, who has served as Deputy Active Underwriter for four years, has been promoted to Active Underwriter, reporting to Miles Osorio, Chief Underwriting Officer.

Additionally, Sukh Chana and Mark Johnson have been appointed as joint Deputy Active Underwriters while maintaining their current roles as Head of Financial Institutions and Head of Property D&F respectively. Both will report to Cormican.

These appointments come as Trevor Ormes, current Deputy Active Underwriter and Head of Professional Lines, announces his retirement effective April 30, 2025, after 40 years in the industry. Cormican brings over 20 years of underwriting experience, with 10 years at Hamilton, while both Chana and Johnson each possess over 20 years of industry experience.

Positive

• Strategic internal promotions demonstrate strong succession planning
• Experienced leadership team with decades of industry expertise
• Continuity maintained through promotion of long-serving executives

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• Loss of 40-year industry veteran Trevor Ormes through retirement

PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hamilton Global Specialty, an underwriting platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Sinead Cormican as Active Underwriter of Syndicate 4000, reporting to Miles Osorio, who continues in his role as Chief Underwriting Officer, Hamilton Global Specialty. Having served as Deputy Active Underwriter for four years, Cormican brings a proven track record to her promotion, ensuring continued underwriting excellence in the market.

Sinead Cormican, Active Underwriter, Syndicate 4000 (Photo: Business Wire)

Additionally, Sukh Chana and Mark Johnson have been appointed as joint Deputy Active Underwriters. Chana continues his role as Head of Financial Institutions and Johnson maintains his role as Head of Property D&F. Both Chana and Johnson report to Cormican. All appointments are effective April 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

Trevor Ormes currently serves as Deputy Active Underwriter and Head of Professional Lines for Syndicate 4000 and will be retiring on April 30, 2025.

“Our decision to promote Sinead to Active Underwriter reflects her exceptional contribution and leadership,” said Adrian Daws, Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Global Specialty. “Sinead’s underwriting talent, deep experience managing risks within Lloyd’s and excellent relationships with our colleagues, clients and brokers make her an ideal fit for the role.

“Miles’ strategic vision and disciplined approach to underwriting have been instrumental in our growth. Alongside the well-deserved promotions of Sukh and Mark as Deputy Actives, this team exemplifies our commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring a seamless succession plan and leadership foundation for the future. With these appointments, Hamilton is poised to continue its trajectory of growth.

“We are grateful to Trevor for his many contributions during his four years with Hamilton and wish him well in his retirement following an impressive 40 years in the industry.”

Cormican brings over 20 years of underwriting experience to her new role, the past ten of which have been with Hamilton. She has served as Deputy Active Underwriter for Hamilton Syndicate 4000 since 2020, prior to which she was Head of Property D&F for two years.

Osorio has over three decades of insurance industry experience and, along with Daws, is one of Hamilton’s first hires. He has served as Active Underwriter for Hamilton Syndicate 4000 since November 2020. Previously, he was Deputy Active Underwriter and Head of Property for Hamilton’s Lloyd’s operations.

With over 20 years of insurance industry experience, Chana has served as Head of Financial Institutions at Hamilton for over five years, having joined during the Company’s 2019 acquisition of Pembroke.

Johnson has 20 years of insurance industry experience and has served as Head of Property D&F for four years, with a total of 10 years at Hamilton.

About Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.
Hamilton is a Bermuda-headquartered specialty insurance and reinsurance company that underwrites risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

For more about our company, visit www.hamiltongroup.com or find us on LinkedIn at Hamilton.

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Media contact

Kelly Corday Ferris

kelly.ferris@hamiltongroup.com

Investor contacts

Jon Levenson and Darian Niforatos

investor.relations@hamiltongroup.com

Source: Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.

FAQ

When will Sinead Cormican take over as Active Underwriter of Hamilton Global Specialty (HG) Syndicate 4000?

Sinead Cormican will assume the role of Active Underwriter of Syndicate 4000 on April 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

Who are the new Deputy Active Underwriters appointed at Hamilton Global Specialty (HG)?

Sukh Chana and Mark Johnson have been appointed as joint Deputy Active Underwriters, while maintaining their current roles as Head of Financial Institutions and Head of Property D&F respectively.

How long has Sinead Cormican been with Hamilton Global Specialty (HG)?

Sinead Cormican has been with Hamilton for 10 years, serving as Deputy Active Underwriter for the past 4 years.

When is Trevor Ormes retiring from Hamilton Global Specialty (HG)?

Trevor Ormes will retire on April 30, 2025, after serving as Deputy Active Underwriter and Head of Professional Lines for Syndicate 4000.