James River taps 20-year E&S veteran Kelly Hadiaris to lead Excess Casualty unit
James River Group Holdings has appointed Kelly Hadiaris as Senior Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty, reporting to E&S President Todd Sutherland. Hadiaris brings over two decades of Excess & Surplus experience from Markel, Berkley and Allianz to drive strategic direction and profitable growth in the division.
1. Appointment Details
James River Group has appointed Kelly Hadiaris as Senior Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty, within its Excess and Surplus segment. Hadiaris will report to Todd Sutherland, President of the E&S segment, and will oversee strategic direction, underwriting performance, and expansion of the Excess Casualty division.
2. Professional Background
Hadiaris brings over 20 years of E&S market experience, having led underwriting teams and managed complex casualty portfolios at Markel, Berkley and Allianz. She previously contributed to the development of James River's excess and general casualty portfolios during an earlier tenure with the company.
3. Strategic Implications
Her deep technical underwriting expertise and industry relationships are expected to enhance portfolio discipline and drive profitable growth within the Excess Casualty unit. The hire reflects James River's commitment to strengthening its E&S platform through leadership investment.