Aspen US Insurance has announced the appointment of Ken Cornell, executive vice-president, to lead Aspen Specialty’s Environmental Liability team.He will be based in New York and report to Mario Vitale, president, Aspen US Insurance.Mario Vitale said: “I have known Ken for some years and am delighted that he is joining Aspen. He brings considerable expertise in the field of environmental insurance and is well-placed to strengthen and grow our business.“He continued: “I am very encouraged by the momentum we are building at Aspen in the US. We are looking to broaden our footprint selectively as opportunities arise and make further hires as market conditions permit. Ken’s appointment is a further mark of our progress and an excellent addition to our team.”