Jeff Kaufmann Appointed EVP and Head of Marine at Arch Insurance North America

Arch Insurance North America has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as executive vice president and head of marine, effective July 7.
In this newly created role, Kaufmann will lead the establishment of Arch’s U.S. Marine product offerings, oversee the development of a specialized underwriting team, and drive growth for both Ocean Marine and Inland Marine products. He will be based in New York and report to Valerie Turpin, chief underwriting officer, property.
“We are very excited to welcome Jeff to Arch,” said Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America. “Customers have been asking for more comprehensive Marine solutions and Jeff’s reputation and strong relationships with specialty producers throughout the U.S. make him an ideal person to build out our offerings.”
Kaufmann brings 35 years of experience in the marine insurance sector, most recently serving as executive vice president and head of marine at MSIG USA. He is recognized for his innovative approach to complex exposures and expertise in both filed and non-filed form development. &