James Hastings

James Hastings serves as the CEO of W/R/B Underwriting, a position held since February 2022. Prior to this role, James was the Managing Director and Board Director at Markel International from March 2013 to February 2022, where responsibilities included managing various specialty lines. James' extensive experience in the insurance sector also includes multiple managing director roles at QBE Insurance, covering specialty and professional lines, and serving as an underwriting manager focused on professional lines. Earlier in their career, James worked as an underwriter at Hiscox. Academic qualifications include a Senior Executive Programme in Leadership and Strategic Innovation from London Business School and a First-Class Honours Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of Hertfordshire.