Technology-enabled specialty insurer Pinion Insurance has appointed Chris Jones as Group Chief Financial Officer, reinforcing its executive team as the business scales operations across key markets.
Jones joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in finance and insurance, bringing deep expertise to Pinion’s founding leadership group. He will work alongside Chief Executive Officer Neil McConachie, Group Chief Underwriting Officer Philip Vandoninck, and Group Chief Technology Officer Laura Baird. Based in London, he will also sit on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Prior to joining Pinion, Jones served as UK Chief Financial Officer at Aspen Insurance Group. His earlier career includes senior finance roles at Beazley Furlonge and Liberty Syndicates, while he began his professional journey at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
The appointment marks another milestone for Pinion as it builds out its leadership bench following its launch in February 2026. The company is headquartered in London and incorporated in Bermuda, with a strategy centred on combining underwriting expertise with advanced, technology-driven capabilities.
CEO McConachie highlighted the significance of the hire, noting that Jones’ extensive industry experience will play a key role in shaping the firm’s financial strategy and supporting its long-term growth ambitions.
Jones said he was attracted to Pinion’s forward-looking approach, particularly its focus on modern technology and operational efficiency. He added that the business is well-positioned with strong financial backing and an experienced leadership team.
Pinion was launched with a preferred equity commitment of up to $180 million from Barings, providing a solid capital foundation as it expands. Built on the data-driven capabilities of Pinion Risk Consulting, the firm aims to deliver insurance capacity and proprietary underwriting insights to MGAs across the US, UK, and Europe.
The company is targeting the start of binding business in the US in the second quarter of 2026, with plans to extend underwriting operations into the UK and EU markets from 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
