People Moves: 28 September – 2 October 2026
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Pen boosts renewable energy teamPetra Votzakis has taken on the renewable energy underwriter role at Pen Underwriting, bringing 20 years of insurance sector experience across broking and underwriting.
She has spent the past decade specialising in construction, engineering and renewable energy risks.
Joining from Allianz’s dedicated engineering, construction and
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