New Channel Opens for US Healthcare Liability Risks
Healthcare organizations buying North American liability cover will see a dedicated Lloyd's and Bermuda placement route.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Healthcare
MNK International, a specialist Lloyd's of London broker, has appointed Iain Jeens as Director - Head of US Healthcare to lead a newly established US healthcare division within MNK International North America. The move expands the firm's healthcare offering for insurance clients in the region.
Why it matters
The division gives MNK International a dedicated structure for placing North American healthcare risks into Lloyd's and Bermuda markets, a development relevant to brokers and healthcare insurance buyers in the region. The appointment reinforces the firm's strategy to broaden its regional presence and expand healthcare offerings.
Iain Jeens brings over two decades of experience in the London Insurance Market, focused on North American healthcare and professional and general liability insurance. The source does not provide headcount, premium volume, or revenue figures for the new division.
The players
MNK International
A specialist Lloyd's of London insurance broker and part of the MNK Group, placing niche risks into Lloyd's and Bermuda markets.
Iain Jeens
A London Insurance Market veteran with over two decades of experience, now leading MNK International's US healthcare division.
Naman Kumar
Chief Executive Officer of MNK International, overseeing the broker's strategy and regional expansion.
The details
The new division will place North American healthcare clients into Lloyd's and Bermuda insurance markets, routing specialist risks through MNK International's broker network. Jeens will drive business development, identify new growth opportunities, and oversee projects across US healthcare. Establishing a dedicated division typically centralizes underwriting relationships and market access for a specialty line, allowing the firm to pursue placements with more focus than a generalist unit would.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: MNK International announced Iain Jeens's appointment as Director - Head of US Healthcare.
Market Landscape
The move places MNK International among London specialist brokers that route North American liability risk into Lloyd's capacity. It extends a regional strategy to broaden MNK International North America's presence and deepen its healthcare offering.
Healthcare operators and insurance buyers in North America should note that specialist US healthcare placements may increasingly route through London and Bermuda markets via brokers like MNK International. Operators reviewing liability coverage should ask their brokers whether Lloyd's and Bermuda capacity is available for their healthcare risks.
The takeaway
Specialist brokers are building dedicated regional healthcare units to capture US demand, so operators should track whether MNK International's division produces new Lloyd's and Bermuda placement options. Owners reviewing liability coverage should confirm the appropriate placement route with their broker or qualified insurance counsel.
Further reading
For broader context on how insurance and healthcare businesses are reshaping their coverage strategies, explore our Healthcare coverage.
