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Specialty insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Nat Cross to the newly created role of Head of Digital Follow Underwriting, effective 1st February 2026.<\/p>\n

\"BeazleySince the launch of its dedicated follow syndicate, Smart Tracker 5623, in 2018, Beazley has successfully developed its follow underwriting capabilities.<\/p>\n

With the fast follow environment rapidly embracing digitalisation, the insurer is adapting its strategy, and in his new role, Cross will oversee all algorithmic and digital distribution channels focused on new broker digital trading strategies and opportunities with intermediary exchanges.<\/p>\n

Prior to his new appointment, Cross was Global Head of Healthcare at Beazley and oversaw the launch and operation of Beazley\u2019s Ki Digital Services partnership.<\/p>\n

Cross will be reporting to Will Roscoe, Head of Portfolio Underwriting, who commented: \u201cThis is a natural next step in our evolution. Having led the market with Smart Tracker, we continue to invest in our capabilities to become the pre-eminent follow underwriter in the market. Nat\u2019s appointment reflects that commitment and the strength of our talent and expertise here at Beazley.<\/p>

\"Artemis<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

“His extensive leadership experience makes him ideally placed to drive our proposition forward, and I look forward to working together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beazley will announce the appointment of a new Global Head of Healthcare in due course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Specialty insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Nat Cross to the newly created role of Head of Digital Follow Underwriting, effective 1st February 2026. Since the launch of its dedicated follow syndicate, Smart Tracker 5623, in 2018, Beazley has successfully developed its follow underwriting capabilities. With the fast follow environment rapidly embracing digitalisation, the 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