Canopius hires Pat Milner as head of renewable energy

Global specialty (re)insurer, Canopius Group has announced the appointment of Pat Milner as head of renewable energy, effective immediately.

Milner brings more than three decades of global energy insurance market experience to Canopius and reports to Rachel Sabbarton, head of energy. He joins the business from The Hartford where he served as head of technical risks and managing director of the UK branch.

Canopious Group state his appointment underlines the firm’s commitment to the renewable energy sector. In his new role, Milner will be responsible for servicing the existing book of business and client base, as well as building a strategy for the future.

Sabbarton said: “Attracting someone of Pat’s experience and calibre is a significant coup for Canopius and I am delighted to welcome him to the team. His extensive expertise further deepens the bench strength of the energy division, which will be instrumental in realising both our renewable energy growth ambitions and the industry’s energy transition goals.”

Milner said: “I am delighted to join Canopius to build on the reputational excellence that the team have established and to further develop Canopius’ renewable energy proposition.”