Folgate Underwriting Agency Limited (Folgate) is pleased to announce the appointment of two experienced leaders to its Professional Indemnity (PI) division. Mathew Harvey joins as Head of Professional Indemnity, and Debbie Farman joins as Head of PI Renewals. Both will report directly to Ian Russell, Chief Executive Officer.

Mathew and Debbie both join from Aqueous Underwriting, bringing a combined 50 years of expertise. Their arrival marks a significant enhancement of Folgate’s PI capabilities as the business continues to expand its product offering and strengthen its leadership team.

“We are delighted to welcome Mathew and Debbie to Folgate,” said Ian Russell, CEO. “Their knowledge, experience, and strong industry relationships will be invaluable. They bring a real depth to our underwriting capability, and I’m excited to see the impact they’ll have on our growth strategy. There will be some significant announcements to this team in the coming weeks too, as we continue to build a market-leading PI division.”

Mathew Harvey, Head of Professional Indemnity, said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Folgate at such an exciting point in its growth. The ambition and momentum within the business is impressive, and I look forward to leading the PI team as we widen our offering and deliver exceptional products to our broker partners.”

Debbie Farman, newly appointed Head of PI Renewals, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity, and I’m pleased to be part of a company that is investing strongly in the PI market. I’m eager to help enhance our renewal processes and ensure we continue to deliver the highest level of service and expertise to our brokers.”

The appointments of Mathew and Debbie underscore Folgate’s commitment to expanding and reinforcing its position in the Professional Indemnity market.