Lloyd's names new commercial director

Lloyd’s has announced the appointment of Dawn Miller as commercial director. Miller will report to Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s chief of markets. She will take her position at Lloyd’s in the second quarter and will be based in London.

Miller joins the company from Chubb, where she currently serves as regional executive officer for Chubb Central Region (Switzerland, Turkey and MENA) and country president for Switzerland.

In her new role, Miller will oversee Lloyd’s global network across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. She will be responsible for distribution, market development, and global engagement with brokers and new entrants. She will also be responsible for innovation at Lloyd’s, including the Lloyd’s Lab.

Miller has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has held leadership positions at AXA, AIG and Willis. Miller began her career in Washington, D.C., and has since held senior positions in London, New York, Dubai, San Francisco and Zurich.

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“I am delighted to welcome Dawn to Lloyd’s and my senior management team.” Tiernan said. “Dawn has exceptional international experience and knowledge across a wide range of business areas, which will be critical in leading the commercial team at Lloyd’s. She has a deep understanding of how a true global ecosystem operates and will play an invaluable role in driving the Lloyd’s market forward to deliver our strategic priorities.”

“Having spent time in various roles across several global marketplaces, I am delighted to join the world’s largest insurance marketplace in the role of commercial director,” Miller said. “I look forward to engaging with new colleagues, partners and stakeholders as we align global network connectivity and market engagement to deliver firmly on the ‘Future at Lloyd’s’ objectives.”