Relm Insurance Hired Ankur Pandya as Senior Vice-President
The insurer appointed the industry veteran to lead its financial lines and cyber portfolios from New York.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Financial Services
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Relm Insurance has hired Ankur Pandya as its new senior vice-president of financial lines and cyber. Based in New York, Pandya will lead underwriting teams and focus on expanding the firm's presence within the United States market.
Why it matters
Pandya's extensive experience in underwriting and distribution is expected to bolster the company's growth strategy. His appointment marks a strategic move to strengthen the firm's specialized insurance offerings.
Ankur Pandya brings over 20 years of experience in financial lines to his new role. He previously served a 10-year tenure at the insurance provider Chubb.
The players
Ankur Pandya
He is the new senior vice-president of financial lines and cyber at Relm Insurance with two decades of industry experience.
Shane Doyle
He serves as the chief underwriting officer at Relm Insurance to whom the new senior vice-president reports.
Relm Insurance
This is a Bermuda-based specialty insurance company currently expanding its operations in the United States.
Chubb
This is a global insurance provider where the new senior vice-president spent 10 years of his career.
The details
Pandya will report to chief underwriting officer Shane Doyle while overseeing the company's financial lines and cyber portfolios. In this capacity, he is tasked with maintaining underwriting discipline and developing relationships across the broker and client community.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: The announcement of Ankur Pandya joining Relm Insurance.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the ongoing expansion of Bermuda-based specialty insurers into the United States market. By recruiting established leadership, firms are positioning themselves to capture greater market share against domestic competitors.
The appointment may lead to expanded product availability and more specialized service options for brokers and clients in the region. Customers should monitor for updates on how these new leadership-led portfolios will affect underwriting criteria and coverage.
The takeaway
Securing industry veterans for key underwriting roles remains a primary method for insurers to navigate complex markets like cyber insurance. Firms often prioritize high-level talent acquisitions when aiming to balance aggressive growth with essential risk management.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Royal Gazette.
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