The Fidelis Partnership appoints Kevin Donovan as Head of Underwriting, Property Binders

The Fidelis Partnership ("TFP") today announces the appointment of Kevin Donovan as Head of Underwriting, Property Binders.  

Kevin, who joins today, will lead TFP's delegated authority property business, bringing with him a strong relationship network and deep technical expertise to strengthen and grow the firm's property binder portfolio. This appointment comes at a time when delegated authority business is playing an increasingly relevant role in London market portfolios.

Kevin will also work closely with the business’ wider underwriting teams and Pine Walk cells as part of TFP’s strategic focus on collaboration, cross-selling, and expansion across High Growth Markets. He reports to Michael Davern, UK CUO and Group Head of D&F Property and Energy.

Kevin joins from Ascot, where he spent nearly 22 years, most recently as a Property Underwriter.

Michael Davern, UK CUO & Group Head of D&F Property and Energy at The Fidelis Partnership, commented: "Kevin is exactly the kind of underwriter we want leading this function. He brings deep underwriting expertise, extensive market relationships and a strong track record of building and growing successful delegated authority portfolios. Delegated authority is an increasingly important part of how the London market operates, and having the right leadership, governance and distribution in place is critical to doing it well and at scale. Kevin’s relationships with brokers and cover holders, combined with his technical expertise, will support our continued growth in this market, and we are pleased to have him on board.”

Kevin Donovan, Head of Underwriting – Property Binders at The Fidelis Partnership, commented: "TFP has built a strong and highly respected property platform as the major London D&F leader. It’s a market that is evolving quickly, and the bar for underwriting quality and governance is constantly rising. TFP has a clear commitment to delivering leadership, meaningful capacity, disciplined underwriting, long-term broker relationships and delivering sustainable growth, all supported by best in class reporting for capital partners and I am looking forward to being a part of building that.”