Rokstone names Anson global CEO as Potter becomes chairman
By Rebecca Delaney
Jan 30 - (The Insurer) - Aventum Group-owned specialty MGA Rokstone has named managing director Ian Anson as global CEO, replacing James Potter, who is transitioning to the role of chairman.
Potter will continue as deputy CEO of Aventum, where he will be responsible for leading the group to achieve its growth objectives.
Anson joined Rokstone in 2020 as portfolio manager and has served as managing director for the last three years.
During this time the MGA has seen accelerated organic growth through the launch of multiple new lines, multi-year capacity deals and new territories.
This includes a particular push in property D&F, having penned several multi-year delegated authority deals with A rated markets last year, including a three-year agreement with Aviva, and renewing and extending its property D&F facility capacity partnership with Allianz Commercial for another two years.
Last month Rokstone acquired a second box at Lloyd’s just six months after announcing its first box.
Currently standing at $1.1bn GWP, in the first half of 2025 Rokstone will be focused on onboarding its US casualty team, as well as finalising the launch of a other new lines of business, crystallising cross-class strategic capacity relationships and entering new territories.
Potter commented: “I feel privileged to work with such amazingly talented individuals at Rokstone and Ian’s star shines brightest. When he first joined us a few years back we knew then that we had someone special, and he hasn’t disappointed.
"Together with the rest of the team Ian has led the charge, delivering strong growth and demonstrating outstanding leadership. I’m delighted to announce his promotion. It is thoroughly well deserved and I’m hugely excited as we begin a new year and embark on the next phase of growth for Rokstone.”
Anson added: “It has been a privilege to work with the leadership team at Rokstone for the last 4 years. Rokstone is extremely well positioned to take advantage of the many opportunities that exist in the current marketplace.”
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