HIVE Underwriters Continues Specialty Expansion with Data-Driven Political Violence & Terrorism Launch

London, UK, 24 February, 2026 – Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters today announces its expansion into the Political Violence & Terrorism (PVT) insurance market, with the appointment of Stuart Harmer as Class Underwriter, PVT, effective on completion of his current contractual obligations.

Harmer joins HIVE with extensive experience in the political violence and terrorism market, bringing deep technical underwriting expertise, a strong track record of portfolio performance, and well-established broker and capacity relationships across the global specialty market.

The launch of PVT represents a further step in HIVE’s evolution into a multi-class specialty MGA, strengthening its knowledge-led underwriting proposition and building on the momentum of its Aviation, Space, and Marine capabilities, the latter launching later this year. 

HIVE’s launch into PVT will be underpinned by best-in-class technology. Following the appointment of George Stylli as Chief Technology Officer, HIVE has accelerated its investment in advanced digital infrastructure and knowledge-led underwriting capabilities.

The PVT team will benefit from sophisticated triage and exposure management systems, alongside enhanced data management and dynamic threat assessment tools; reflecting the disciplined, technology-enabled approach HIVE deploys across its aviation war portfolio. By combining specialist underwriting expertise with intelligent data infrastructure, the partnership enables faster decision-making, clearer risk visibility and more robust portfolio control from day one.

Under Harmer’s leadership, HIVE will establish a focused PVT offering centred on disciplined risk selection, data-informed decision-making and close alignment with brokers and capital partners. The new division will concentrate on specialist segments of the political violence and terrorism market where underwriting insight and structural expertise are critical to sustainable outperformance.

Bruce Carman, CEO of HIVE Underwriters, said: “Political Violence & Terrorism is a highly nuanced class where underwriting judgement, geopolitical insight and structural discipline are critical. In today’s volatile environment, brokers and clients need partners who combine specialist expertise with rigorous exposure management.

As we expand into PVT, Stuart will be supported by advanced triage and exposure management systems, enhanced data architecture and dynamic threat assessment tools, reflecting the disciplined, technology-enabled approach we apply across our war and aviation portfolio. That combination of deep expertise and intelligent aggregation control gives us real confidence in our ability to manage accumulation risk and respond swiftly to emerging threats.

The addition of PVT is a natural step in HIVE’s evolution as a multi-class specialty MGA. We deliberately build complementary lines around exceptional underwriters, providing them with the autonomy, technology and aligned capacity to create resilient, high-quality portfolios. Stuart is widely respected for his technical expertise and disciplined approach, and we’re very much looking forward to supporting him as he establishes a distinctive, knowledge-led PVT platform within HIVE.”

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About HIVE Underwriters

2026 marks HIVE’s ninth year of underwriting on behalf of a diverse panel of Lloyd’s syndicates and insurance companies, all with first-class (AA- and A+ S&P rated) security. 

HIVE Underwriters is a Managing General Agent (MGA) and Coverholder at Lloyd’s as well as a Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent.

HIVE believes that a deeper understanding of risk through collaborative learning provides both security and opportunity, delivering a first-class service to brokers and their global clients. Building on the foundations of strong, lasting relationships, HIVE continues to deliver a unique and outstanding service with sustainable profits.

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