Specialist Risk Group strengthens MX leadership team with appointment of Chief Underwriting Officer

London, UK – 7 July 2026 – Specialist Risk Group (SRG) today announces the appointment of Neil Ross as Chief Underwriting Officer of MX, further strengthening the leadership team as the business continues its next phase of growth.

Neil will join MX later this year, after existing contractual obligations have been fulfilled. Neil brings more than two decades of underwriting and portfolio management experience gained across the specialty insurance market. He has held senior leadership positions at Miller, AXIS and CNA Hardy, building a reputation for underwriting excellence, strong insurer relationships, and the development of high-performing teams.

The newly created Chief Underwriting Officer role reflects MX’s continued growth and SRG’s ongoing investment in its underwriting business. As MX continues to expand its specialist capabilities, the appointment adds further depth and expertise to the leadership team, supporting the business’s ambition to deliver sustainable growth and enhanced value for insurer partners, brokers, and clients.

As Chief Underwriting Officer, Neil will be responsible for underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, insurer engagement, and the continued development of MX’s specialist underwriting proposition. Working closely with the leadership team, he will help shape the future direction of the business while ensuring MX remains a trusted partner for brokers and capacity providers.

Neil Nimmo,  UK CEO SRG , said: “MX has built a strong reputation by combining specialist expertise, entrepreneurial thinking and exceptional market relationships. As we continue to grow, it is important that we invest ahead of the curve and ensure we have the right leadership structure to support our ambitions. The creation of the Chief Underwriting Officer role is a natural next step in our evolution, and I am delighted to welcome Neil to the business.

Neil brings significant underwriting expertise, a deep understanding of specialty markets and a leadership style that is highly aligned to our culture. His appointment strengthens our proposition for insurer partners and brokers alike, and I am excited about the contribution he will make as we continue to build the future of MX.”

“The appointment also enables Ian Cook to dedicate greater focus to his role as Managing Director of SRG UK Market Management, where he will continue to lead the Group’s market engagement strategy and further strengthen relationships across the insurance market. I would also like to recognise Ian for the exceptional contribution he has made in helping build MX into the business it is today. Ian remains a hugely important part of SRG and will continue to play a critical role in strengthening our market relationships and supporting our wider growth ambitions.”

Neil Ross said: “MX has established itself as one of the most respected underwriting businesses in the market, with a clear vision, strong culture and an impressive track record of growth. The opportunity to join at this stage of the journey was incredibly compelling.

I am looking forward to working with the team to further develop the underwriting proposition, strengthen insurer partnerships and help drive the next phase of growth for the business.”

 

Warren Downey, Group CEO of SRG, added: “At SRG, we continue to invest in the people, capabilities and businesses that will define our future growth. MX is a fantastic example of that strategy in action, having built a market-leading underwriting proposition based on specialist expertise and strong partnerships.

The creation of a dedicated Chief Underwriting Officer role demonstrates our commitment to supporting the continued evolution of the business. Neil’s appointment adds significant experience and capability to an already strong leadership team and positions MX well for the opportunities ahead.

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