3 October 2026, London: Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a leading specialist insurer, has appointed Oliver Wilcox as Head of Energy within its Marine and Energy division.

Oliver joins TMK with more than 15 years’ Energy underwriting experience. Over the course of his career, he has held a range of underwriting and leadership positions across upstream, midstream, downstream and renewable energy lines.

Reporting to Alex Barnes, Departmental Head of Marine and Energy, Oliver will lead TMK’s Energy underwriting business, with responsibility for underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, and team development. He will work closely with brokers and clients to deliver tailored solutions across the energy sector.

Vivek Syal, Chief Underwriting Officer at TMK, said: “Energy remains a strategically important class for TMK, and we have ambitious plans as we continue to develop our proposition as a market leader. As clients navigate the energy transition, emerging technologies, and increasingly complex risks, the value of specialist underwriting  expertise continues to grow. Ollie’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to investing in outstanding talent as we continue to build a leading underwriting team and in the future of our business.”

Alex Barnes, Departmental Head of Marine and Energy at TMK, said: “I am delighted to welcome Ollie to TMK in his role as Head of Energy. Ollie brings extensive underwriting expertise, a highly regarded market reputation and a proven track record of underwriting performance. His appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering specialist underwriting solutions to the Energy sector and demonstrates our priority to offer exceptional service to all our clients and brokers."

Oliver Wilcox, Head of Energy at TMK, added: “The Energy sector is changing quickly, creating both new challenges and emerging opportunities for clients across the energy value chain. TMK’s global and financial strength, as part of Tokio Marine, one of the largest insurance groups in the world, its reputation, highly experienced team, and collaborative and empowering culture were all strong draws for me. I’m looking forward to working with brokers and clients to build on the strong platform already in place.”

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About Tokio Marine Kiln

Tokio Marine Kiln is a leading specialist insurance underwriting business operating in the Lloyd's insurance market. Through our operations in the UK, US (Tokio Marine Highland) and Asia Pacific, and as part of one of the world's largest insurance groups, Tokio Marine, we protect customers around the world against complex and ever-changing risks. We have eight underwriting teams focused on Property & Motor; Liability; Aviation; Cyber & Enterprise Risk; Marine & Energy; Special Risks; Portfolio Solutions and Specialty Reinsurance, which are complemented by our "outstanding" Claims service. Together we enable our clients to fulfil their ambitions for a better tomorrow. Tokio Marine Kiln benefits from a Standard & Poor's rating of AA- for its Lloyd's syndicates. For more information, visit www.tmkiln.com.

Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicates Limited (incorporated and registered in England and Wales with registration number 00729671 and whose registered office is at 20 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BY) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (with FCA register reference number 204909).