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    Ian Houston

    Group Chief Underwriting Officer at Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd
    Since January 16, 2023
    Education
    Holds a BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies from South Bank University, is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, and has completed executive training programs including IBM's ZFS EXED, Converium's Executive Management course, and Henley Business School.
    Tenure
    Joined FIHL as Group Chief Underwriting Officer on January 16, 2023 and has served in that role since.

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    About

    Ian Houston has built a diverse educational foundation in the insurance field, holding a BA (Hons) degree from South Bank University along with credentials as an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, further enhanced by executive training programs at IBM, Converium, and Henley Business School.

    Beginning his career in the late 1980s at various insurance carriers in London, his career advanced through significant roles at PartnerRe, where he was Deputy Head of Specialty Lines and Chief Underwriting Officer from August 2010 to April 2016, followed by his position as General Manager of Partner Re Europe from January 2018 to January 2023.

    He joined FIHL as Group Chief Underwriting Officer on January 16, 2023, bringing over two decades of industry experience to his current role where he is responsible for guiding underwriting strategy and portfolio management.

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Partner Re Europe General Manager January 2018 - January 2023 Ended role upon joining FIHL on January 16, 2023
    PartnerRe Deputy Head of Specialty Lines and Chief Underwriting Officer August 2010 - April 2016 Responsible for strategy, risk appetite framework, portfolio shaping, and transaction referrals for the specialty lines portfolio
    Various Insurance Carriers in London Insurance Professional Late 1980s Started his career in the insurance industry in London