Pinion Insurance announces Group CFO

Hamilton, BERMUDA. 26th March, 2026.

Pinion Insurance, a newly-formed, technology-enabled specialty insurer, has today announced the appointment of Chris Jones as Group Chief Financial Officer.

Based in London, Mr Jones joins a founding leadership team of Chief Executive Officer, Neil McConachie, Group Chief Underwriting Officer, Philip Vandoninck, and Group Chief Technology Officer, Laura Baird. He is a member of Pinion’s Executive Committee.

Mr Jones has more than 30 years’ experience in finance and accountancy. He was previously UK Chief Financial Officer at Aspen Insurance Group. Prior to that, he held finance leadership roles at Beazley Furlonge and Liberty Syndicates. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

Mr McConachie said: “Chris is an excellent addition to the Pinion founding management team. He has enjoyed a sterling career in the insurance industry, and his expertise will be invaluable as we build out the business.”

Mr Jones said: “I am excited to have the opportunity to join such an innovative business as Pinion, a business that will be built using modern technology for operational efficiency. We have strong financial backing, and I am looking forward to working with Neil, Philip and Laura.”

The appointment follows that last month of Kyle Selvig as US Chief Underwriting Officer, and is effective immediately.

About Pinion Insurance

Pinion Insurance is a newly formed specialty insurance carrier backed by Barings and built on the foundations of Pinion Risk Consulting, a data and analytics advisory firm for MGAs. Combining advanced data science, modern engineering, and deep underwriting experience, Pinion will offer capacity for MGAs across the US, UK, and Europe, through our innovative proprietary technology platform.

Pinion is incorporated in Bermuda and is headquartered in London.

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