Dale Underwriting Partners, which is the trading name of Dale Managing Agency Limited’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729, has appointed Ryan Barnes as head of professional lines. He joins from Westfield and will take up the post in January 2025. He will lead Dale’s entry into the international professional indemnity market.

Ian Bridge, active underwriter at Dale, said: “Ryan’s arrival will help us develop new opportunities to diversify and grow into long tail international business.

“Our strategy is to build long-term sustainable value across our books, and entering into the professional indemnity market is complementary to our healthcare and casualty portfolios.”