Arch Insurance North America Overhauls Wholesale Leadership to Drive E&S Growth
Event summary
- Arch Insurance North America promotes Jason Conkin to Division President – Wholesale Property & Casualty to lead E&S expansion.
- Mike Ward and Joe Morrello named Executive VPs for E&S Casualty and Property, respectively, reporting to Conkin.
- Jared Stacey appointed Senior VP, Head of Wholesale Distribution to enhance alignment with underwriting teams.
- Valerie Turpin, Division President – Property, to retire effective July 1, 2026.
The big picture
Arch Insurance North America is consolidating its wholesale leadership to strengthen its position in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market. The moves come as the insurance sector faces increasing competition and market volatility, requiring agile governance structures. With $26.9 billion in capital as of March 2026, Arch is positioning itself to capitalize on growth opportunities across market cycles.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- How the new leadership structure will impact Arch's ability to sustain profitable growth in the E&S market.
- Market Dynamics
- Whether the unified E&S Property and Casualty leadership can enhance internal collaboration and drive long-term growth.
- Talent Transition
- The pace at which Arch can integrate new leadership while managing the departure of key personnel like Valerie Turpin.
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