AmWINS GroupInc. announced the appointment of Darren Nightingale as CEO of itsLondon-based managing general agent, Unicorn Underwriting, Insurance Journal reported March 30.

Julian Cashen, who has worked with Liberty Underwriting,will joining Nightingale as class underwriter, motor fleet. They will initiallyfocus on specialist motor fleet business, including U.K.-based passenger androad transport industries.

Nightingale, whose appointment is subject to FCA approval,was managing director of Lloyd'sof London broker Thompson Heath & Bond's London Marketdivision.

AmWINS Group recently secured for Unicorn Underwriting towrite motor fleet business.