Rokstone Names Ian Anson as Global CEO, James Potter to Become Chairman
Rokstone, the international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA) and part of the Aventum Group, has announced changes to its senior leadership team.
Ian Anson (pictured above), previously the managing director of Rokstone, has been promoted to the role of global CEO. Meanwhile, James Potter, the current CEO, will transition to the position of chairman.
Anson joined Rokstone in 2020 and has served as managing director for the past three years. During this time, he has led the launch of multiple new product lines, expanded into new markets, and secured multi-year cross-class capacity agreements.
Under his leadership, Rokstone has grown into a US$1.1 billion gross written premium (GWP) MGA with a 50% ultimate loss ratio (ULR) across its portfolio.
Potter remarked that Aventum is an independent and employee-owned insurance group, attributing its success to the talented team within the company.
“I feel privileged to work with such amazingly talented individuals at Rokstone, and Ian’s star shines brightest,” Potter said. “When he first joined us a few years ago, we knew we had someone special, and he hasn’t disappointed. Along with the rest of the team, Ian has led the charge, driving strong growth and showing outstanding leadership. I’m thrilled to announce his promotion, which is thoroughly deserved, and I’m excited for the new year and the next phase of growth for Rokstone.”
As chairman, Potter will remain actively involved in Rokstone’s operations while continuing his role as deputy CEO of Aventum. He will focus on exploring new business opportunities and contribute to the group’s strategic growth objectives.
Anson emphasized that Rokstone is well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities, with plans for further expansion in the works.
“In the first half of the year, we’ll be onboarding our US Casualty team and finalizing the launch of several new business lines. Additionally, we’re working on solidifying key cross-class strategic capacity relationships. We are also about to enter new territories,” Anson explained.
He also highlighted the group’s investment in ATOMX, a proprietary technology platform designed to enhance service delivery for brokers and improve market access for carriers.
“We’ve already seen positive results from the new ATOMX platform in various specialty classes, including marine and aviation. This year, we will continue to roll out ATOMX across the group. We’re simplifying specialty insurance and have already seen a dramatic positive impact on service and efficiency. It’s exciting to be at the forefront of this change