International expansion leadership
The company also promoted Hayden Smith (pictured, right) to regional CEO, where he will oversee European Union, United Kingdom, and British Commonwealth business while managing expansion into emerging markets. Smith, based in United Risk’s London office, joined the company as managing partner in January 2023. His background includes professional sports careers with UK’s Saracens rugby team and the NFL’s New York Jets before transitioning to insurance through roles at JLT Re, StarStone, and Enstar.
