Experienced insurance specialist Peter Townsend is joining Miller to grow its North American business.

The UK-based marine insurance and reinsurance broking company said Townsend will start in January, focusing on the marine portfolio, which encompasses hull and machinery, protection and indemnity, transport liabilities, war risks, cargo and stock throughput cover.

Townsend is the founder of his own Ensign Consultancy and has served as chairman of the Joint Hull Committee.