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“We are growing quickly, but we’re doing it by maintaining the same discipline and underwriting rigor that defines us. Balancing speed and sustainability has meant continually refining our portfolio through data-driven insights and ensuring every business decision strengthens our long-term relationships”
Peter McKenna, MSIG USA
As president and CEO of MSIG USA, Peter McKenna is at the helm of one of the fastest-growing specialty carriers in the industry. Under his leadership, MSIG USA has surpassed annual premium goals, broadened its product portfolio with offerings in political risk, trade credit, excess casualty, cyber, and financial lines, all while deepening its analytical sophistication. The result is a company that pairs entrepreneurial spirit with the strength and technical rigor of a global insurer.
Drawing on more than 30 years of underwriting and industry experience, McKenna brings a deep understanding of market cycles and risk dynamics that have helped create a resilient, high-performing specialty insurance company. Beyond his technical expertise, McKenna is recognized for his ability to create alignment through collaboration – bringing leaders together to shape a clear vision and harnessing the power of the team to execute those defined priorities. That approach has shaped a culture where teams move decisively, and the company operates with the cohesion needed to scale responsibly in a complex specialty market.
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“By taking a partnership-driven approach and a long-term view of risk, we’re contributing to a more resilient and forward-looking specialty insurance ecosystem. Our goal is to build a company that remains relevant and reliable for decades”
Peter McKenna, MSIG USA
2006–2014
2014–2021
2021–2023
2023–Present
2020–Present
Head of Financial Lines, EMEA at AIG
2006–2014
CEO, RSG Europe at Ryan Specialty
2014–2021
President, USA Holdings at MS Amlin
2021–2023
Chief Executive Officer at MSIG USA
2023–Present
2020–2025: US President, Crawford Global Technical Services (GTS)
2025–Present: President of US Loss Adjusting, Crawford & Company
2020–Present
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McKenna is quick to note that MSIG USA’s progress reflects more than his own experience and perspective. A defining emphasis has been attracting and developing top-tier talent, the kind of experienced, technically strong professionals who can accelerate capability-building across a growing specialty organization. McKenna has deliberately recruited high-caliber underwriters and business leaders across product lines and beyond, strengthening the organization’s depth.
Reflecting on key leadership additions from the last two years, he says, “Building the right team is critical to sustaining our momentum, so we remain intentional about hiring the best expertise in the market. I’m motivated by the exceptional team we’ve built at MSIG USA and by the broader impact we can make as we grow.”
Over the past year, McKenna has watched the industry navigate continued recalibration by way of capacity adjustments and evolving risk appetites. Looking ahead, he sees a more demanding market where technical expertise and long-term partnership value will separate the strongest performers. Carriers that know their strengths and maintain underwriting discipline have risen above the volatility, and MSIG USA’s growth reflects that mindset.