Strengthening Rokstone’s Marine Vision: Welcoming Kevin Bidney

The Rokstone North American Marine team just got even stronger. With the appointment of Kevin Bidney as Senior Underwriter, we are ready for even further growth in marine insurance into 2025 and beyond.

Meet Kevin

Kevin brings over 34 years of experience to the team, having held prominent positions including Assistant Vice President Inland Marine Claims. Prior to that, Kevin was Senior Marine Claims Officer. His rare combination of underwriting and claims expertise gives him a deeper understanding of client needs, making him a valuable addition to the team.

For Kevin, joining Rokstone was a natural next step. “Rokstone is certainly something special in terms of the exciting proposition it brings to the marine market, as well as the culture and opportunity it offers its people.”

Delivering Growth at Rokstone

Over the past year, Rokstone’s North American Marine division has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most dynamic teams in the US market. Offering a growing portfolio of admitted and non-admitted classes of business across all 50 states, the division has been on an impressive growth trajectory. This success is supported by a strategy of blending top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results for brokers and carrier partners alike.

In his new role, Kevin will work closely with Head of North American Marine, Mike Nukk, to continue to drive Rokstone’s ambitious growth plans. Reflecting on Kevin’s appointment, Mike said, “We are delighted that Kevin has decided to join us after such a distinguished career. The team knows him well and is confident that he not only adds yet more firepower to our stellar line-up but will slot perfectly into all our key trading relationships.”

Looking to the Future

For Mike and the team, Kevin’s arrival is a move that will boost their ability to deliver on the Rokstone promise of unrivalled service and high performance. “2025 promises to be an exciting year for us, and we are delighted to welcome Kevin on the adventure,” Mike added.

Kevin concluded, “I am excited to be part of this incredibly high-performing team and the exciting new challenge it presents to me, to further hone my expertise and inspire better outcomes.”

Welcome to the team, Kevin.