Sought-after construction engineering underwriter joins Vero’s team

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Sought-after construction engineering underwriter joins Vero’s team

Executive manager describes the new appointment as a significant milestone

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Jonalyn Cueto

Vero Insurance has announced that Jacob Hewitt, an engineer and technical underwriter, has joined its business property team as construction and engineering portfolio manager. The appointment is the company’s move to adopt the changes in the environment, such as the emergence of innovative technologies, in the fields of construction and engineering, including AI, automation, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things.

In a press release, Vero lauded Hewitt’s experience and credentials, noting his “skills honed through extensive local and international experience leading construction and engineering insurance and reinsurance portfolios”.

“[Hewitt’s] appointment brings our business team world-class technical expertise and a deep understanding of the ever-changing risk profiles and needs of our construction sector customers,” said Nick Meister, executive manager of business property at Vero. “Hewitt’s impact will resonate within our construction and engineering portfolio and across the wider business area. His passion for excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with Vero’s mission to provide leading services and solutions to our brokers and customers.”

Meister described the new appointment as a “significant” milestone for Vero as the company aims to “staying ahead of insurance trends and leading the way in providing modern, adaptable solutions for today’s complex construction and engineering landscape”.