We welcome Alex Nicoll to Active Underwriting as our new Head of Media & Entertainment.
Alex brings over 30 years’ experience across film & television production and specialist media insurance. He has built and led specialist divisions, delivered industry level governance and risk framework and advised insurers brokers and major media production partners on complex liability exposure and policy interpretation
Martin Crannis, Chief Executive Officer said, “We are delighted that Alex has joined the team. He brings a combination of technical precision, commercial pragmatism and deep industry expertise built across claims, underwriting, broking, as well as hands-on film and TV production.”
Alex Nicoll added, “It’s an exciting time to be joining Active Underwriting. The media and entertainment sector is at a clear Inflexion point. Technology is evolving. Production and distribution models are changing. Audience behaviours are shifting. Risk is becoming more complex and interconnected. Insurance and risk management must reflect that reality.”
Alex is already collaborating with underwriters on a suite of specialist media and entertainment products to complement the existing Active Underwriting portfolio. These will offer high-value, complex cover across film, television, live events, advertising, sport and the wider creative industries. Look out for more news soon.
Want to know more?
If you would like to contact Alex, please get in touch with him here via email or LinkedIn. He is always happy to answer questions or discuss ideas.