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US Excess Casualty

Rokstone’s US Excess Casualty team partners with brokers to deliver smart, flexible solutions across complex and evolving risk landscapes. With deep expertise in high-hazard industries and a forward-looking approach to emerging exposures, we combine underwriting discipline, innovation and long-term stability to support clients and carriers alike.

Overview

The portfolio spans Excess and select Primary solutions across Construction, Transportation, Energy and Fortune 1000 risks, while also addressing novel challenges in sectors such as Renewables, Automotive and the Sharing Economy. Backed by multi-year capacity and data-driven insights, we apply disciplined line size management and market expertise to deliver tailored solutions that balance innovation with sustainable, long-term performance. 

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Regions covered

North America

Risk Appetite

  • US & Global Fortune 1,000 / risk managed accounts
  • Regional US passenger rail, transit and freight railroad
  • Commercial Construction including annual and project specific policies
  • Renewables
  • Small / Mid sized AV / EV companies
  • Structured solutions for actuarially rated auto / public entity opportunities
  • Energy and Electrical contractors
  • Smaller discrete asset downstream / midstream operations
  • Metallurgical coal mining

Coverage and Limits

  • Line Size USD 10m

Portfolio manager

Larry Burrows

Head of North American Casualty

As Head of North American Casualty at Rokstone, Larry is dedicated to building market-leading specialty excess solutions for our partners. He combines 16 years of deep underwriting acumen with a data-driven, problem-solving mindset to tackle the most complex liability risks.

This forward-thinking approach was honed by pioneering data-led pricing tools and successfully managing diverse portfolios across the Lloyd's and company markets. His experience includes re-engineering a complex $200m US Liability portfolio at Apollo Syndicate 1969 and being instrumental in scaling a new specialty venture to a $100m GWP business in just four years at Convex.

At Rokstone, Larry now leverages this unique blend of skills to work collaboratively with brokers and clients. His focus is on developing a responsive and durable portfolio, moving beyond off-the-shelf products to craft innovative solutions for unique and evolving challenges in sectors from construction to renewable energy.

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The Team

Ben Baker

Deputy Head of North American Casualty

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Ben is Deputy Head of North American Casualty and joined Rokstone in 2025. Previously, Underwriter and Class Underwriter of US Casualty at Convex, Ben brings 15 years of experience in writing a broad portfolio of excess casualty business withitn the US Casualty market.

Alex Fitzpatrick

Senior Underwriter

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Alex joined Rokstone in December 2024 as Senior Underwriter within the US Casualty team. He brings over five years of underwriting experience from Apollo Syndicate 1969, where he served as a US Casualty Underwriter following his earlier role as Assistant Underwriter within the same team.

With a strong foundation in casualty underwriting and a deep understanding of the U.S. market, Alex contributes valuable expertise and insight to Rokstone’s growing casualty portfolio.

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