XPT Specialty Boosts East Coast Commercial Lines with New Senior Underwriter

XPT Specialty, a wholesale broker in commercial and personal insurance, has appointed Liam Sole as Associate Vice President and Senior Underwriter in its Commercial Lines Division. Sole's role will primarily concentrate on property and casualty risk underwriting with a focus on supporting business on the East Coast, particularly in New York. His underwriting expertise spans various sectors including habitational properties, construction, hospitality, mixed-use buildings, manufacturing, distribution, and vacant properties. Sole brings over 11 years of experience in property and casualty underwriting, particularly within the excess and surplus (E&S) lines market. His professional journey includes roles from Underwriting Assistant to Commercial Underwriter at Bass Underwriters before joining XPT Specialty. His practical knowledge and risk evaluation skills in the E&S market have positioned him as a reliable partner for retail insurance collaborators. XPT Specialty emphasized the importance of Sole's deep understanding of complex commercial risks within the E&S market. The organization continues to build its market capabilities on the East Coast, aiming to enhance client service and market relationships with experienced professionals such as Sole. This appointment aligns with broader industry trends emphasizing specialized underwriting expertise to navigate complex commercial insurance demands. Liam Sole's appointment reflects a strategic focus by XPT Specialty on growing its presence and underwriting capacity in the East Coast commercial insurance market. His background enables the company to meet the increasing demand for sophisticated risk management in property and casualty insurance sectors, which are particularly dynamic in areas like New York. The move also underscores the importance of E&S lines expertise in addressing unique underwriting challenges faced by commercial insurers today. This development highlights ongoing market activity within the wholesale insurance broker sector, particularly in commercial lines underwriting. As wholesale brokers like XPT Specialty enhance their leadership teams with seasoned underwriters, this supports the broader industry trend of strengthening underwriting capabilities to manage evolving commercial risks. The appointment may influence competitive positioning among brokers serving the East Coast insurance market.