Bermudian-based Fidelis Insurance has promoted founder member Daniel Burrows to group managing director for the Fidelis Group, and Ian Burford has been appointed to chief executive officer for Fidelis Underwriting Limited.Mr Burrows joined Fidelis in 2015 and previously was co-CEO of AonBenfield’s Global ReSpeciality division. Mr Burford has more than 30 years’ experience in the London market and was previously at Novae, most recently as joint active underwriter and underwriting performance director. Richard Brindle, chairman and group CEO, said: “I am delighted Dan has accepted the position of group managing director. Dan will report to me and we will work together to support the growth and strategy across Fidelis’ four pillars.” On the appointment of Mr Burford, he said: “Ian joined Fidelis in August 2017 as our chairman of specialised risks. He has led the Fidelis Underwriting Limited team commendably during his tenure as interim CEO, and I am delighted to officially formalise Ian’s appointment as our CEO for FUL, reporting to Dan and supporting his new position as group managing director.”