USQRisk, the international managing general agent focused on alternative risk transfer solutions, has named Lael Chappell the chief marketing and business development officer of Desq. Prior to joining USQRisk, Chappell served as director of insurance distribution for Attune Insurance, now Coalition Inc.
With expertise spanning across the insurance distribution line, Chappell’s experience underwriting, leveraging strategic partnerships, promoting change within the industry, and advancing a tech-forward mindset, is paramount to the mission of Desq.
“I am excited to join Desq early in its growth. The accelerator has incredible potential to bring new ideas and approaches to MGAs,” said Chappell. “Insurtech is at a very interesting crossroads, and I hope, through the unique resources Desq offers to MGA’s, we can continue to expand program business into niche markets, and make a large-scale, global impact.”
Desq is a specialty accelerator platform established to empower entrepreneurial underwriters to launch and manage their own MGAs. With Desq, Chappell plans to reinforce a hands-on approach to advance a broader impact on the insurance industry. By leveraging technology and tailoring it to the needs of underwriters, Chappell hopes to inspire specialty underwriters to build on their expertise and harness the opportunity to start their own MGAs. For more information about Desq, visitwww.desquw.com.
“Lael is the perfect addition to the Desq team,” said Anibal Moreno, Group CEO of USQRisk. “His comprehensive understanding of insurance, underwriting expertise, deep ties to venture capital and entrepreneurial approach to advancing insurtech will play an important role in not only Desq and USQRisk, but the industry as a whole.”
Lael has been previously recognized by several insurance industry publications as a rising star within the industry. Additionally, Chappell is a mentor for the Global Insurance Accelerator and the Insurtech NY Digital Labs, a global advisor of the Phoenix Foundation and a member of the Forbes Business Development Council.
About USQRisk
USQRisk focuses on customized risk management solutions to help clients manage volatility and overcome the shortcomings of traditional risk transfer solutions. Leveraging the company’s combined 250+ years of underwriting and risk management expertise in senior roles at major insurers and brokers like Allianz, Zurich, Chubb, Aon and Marsh, USQRisk provides nimble solutions to meet the needs of real-world problems. For more information visit https://www.usqrisk.com/.