Ace has announced the appointment of Phil Sharpe as director of casualty and major risks for the UK and Ireland. In his role, Mr. Sharpe will manage Ace UK's casualty portfolio across all 11 of its offices in the UK and Ireland, as well as co-ordinating the major risk activity.

Mr. Sharpe joins Ace from AIG where he was director, Liabilities Division and prior to this casualty manager for the UK and Ireland.

He has almost 30 years experience in the insurance market having held positions at CIGNA and Axa Global Risks.

Richard Pryce, president of Ace UK said: "I am delighted to have someone of Phil's calibre and experience leading our casualty business. In his role he will help to grow our portfolio across the UK and Ireland in all three sectors."