HIVE Underwriters Launches Marine Capability with Appointment of Industry Leader Nick Lewis as Marine CUO

London, UK, 27 January 2026 – Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters today announces its expansion into specialty Marine insurance, with the appointment of Nick Lewis as Marine Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective July 2026 on completion of his contractual obligation with his current employer. 

Lewis will join HIVE from Everest Insurance, where he most recently served as Head of Marine, International. He brings a strong track record of building and leading high-performing marine portfolios, deep technical expertise, and long-standing broker and carrier relationships across the global market.

The launch of Marine marks the next phase in HIVE’s evolution as a multi-line specialty MGA, following its launch into Space insurance at the end of 2025, and building on the momentum of its expert Aviation underwriting lines. 

Under Lewis’ leadership, HIVE will build out a diverse Marine offering with an emphasis on specialist, niche areas where underwriting expertise, data-driven decision making and strong broker alignment can deliver sustainable results.

Bruce Carman, CEO of HIVE Underwriters, said: “Marine is a natural next step for HIVE - not because we’re chasing diversification for its own sake, but because we see a genuine opportunity to build something distinctive in a class that continues to reward expertise and discipline. Marine also has personal significance for me; the first decade of my career was spent learning and underwriting a marine account, so I’ve seen first-hand the importance of strong underwriting fundamentals and specialist knowledge in delivering long-term performance.

Nick is an outstanding underwriter and leader with a proven ability to outperform in the market. His appointment reflects our strategy of backing exceptional talent and giving them the platform, autonomy and support to build high-quality, sustainable portfolios. As with Aviation and Space, our focus is on attracting top-class underwriting teams who want to do their best work, supported by strong data, aligned capacity and an entrepreneurial culture. That’s how we continue to grow HIVE.”

Nick Lewis, Marine CUO, HIVE Underwriters, said: “Marine remains one of the most technically demanding classes in the specialty market, and that’s exactly where the opportunity lies. HIVE offers the freedom to build a Marine proposition the right way, with a clear appetite, aligned capacity and the tools to support intelligent risk selection. Being part of a growing, diversified yet tightly focused specialty platform, anchored by expert underwriters and disciplined risk selection, is very appealing. My focus is on assembling a specialist team that understands where and how Marine portfolios truly outperform, and on building a business that delivers reliable results for brokers and carriers over the long term.”

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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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HIVE Underwriters Limited is a limited liability company incorporated in England & Wales (Company number 10965030).

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