Beazley names new global head of construction, engineering

LONDON—Beazley P.L.C. has named Colin Rose global head of construction and engineering in a restructuring and expansion of its underwriting team.

Mr. Rose, who will relocate to London from Atlanta, will assume his new position Jan. 1. He will replace Hugh Phillips, who plans to retire next year.

Mr. Rose has worked as a senior underwriter with Mr. Phillips since both joined Beazley in 2004. In his new role, Mr. Rose will lead the global construction and underwriting team and will underwrite major accounts with underwriter Matthew Larke.

Beazley’s construction and engineering underwriting teams in London, Atlanta and Singapore will report to Mr. Rose.

Tom Warner will lead the underwriting team in Atlanta when Mr. Rose relocates to London.