Andrew Kendrick was appointed to the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, ACE European Group, in November 2004. In this role, he oversees ACE's operations in 16 European countries and the activities of more than 1,800 employees. Prior to his appointment to this position, Mr. Kendrick served as President & Chief Executive Officer, ACE Bermuda.

Mr. Kendrick joined ACE in 1996, bringing with him over 25 years of insurance industry experience. Originally working in London, Mr. Kendrick previously served as ACE's Director of Underwriting & Active Underwriter of Syndicate 2488 at Lloyd’s, which forms ACE Global Markets.

Mr. Kendrick started his career at Sturge Syndicate 210 in 1978. With a focus on underwriting the Financial Institutions account, Mr. Kendrick held various positions within that syndicate and other syndicates owned by the Sturge Group. Mr. Kendrick has worked at ACE since ACE purchased Ockham Underwriting Agency (previously known as Sturge Underwriting Agency).

Mr. Kendrick is a member of the International Association Board, and was previously Chairman of the Lloyd's Market Association's (LMA) Financial Institution Business Panel, a member of the Lloyd's Underwriting and Claims Committee and a non-executive member of Lloyd's Franchise Board. He is currently also Chairman of the LMA following his election in January 2006.

ACE Snapshot

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, ACE European Group - since November 2004

President & Chief Executive Officer, ACE Bermuda - January 2004 to November 2004

Director of Underwriting & Active Underwriter of Syndicate 2488, ACE Global Markets - 1996 to 2003

Career Snapshot

Various underwriting positions, the Sturge Group - 1978 to 1996

Education and Affiliations

Previous Chairman of the Lloyd’s Financial Institution Business Panel

Member, International Underwriting Association Board

Member, Lloyd’s Underwriting and Claims Committee

Chairman, Lloyd’s Market Association Board

Non-executive Member, Lloyd’s Franchise Board