Price Forbes Marine has appointed Anthony Burnell-Nugent as chief executive officer, with Paul Kearns becoming chairman of the division. Announced on October 22, 2026, the leadership transition puts a recent recruit in charge while retaining Kearns, who has spent more than two decades with the specialist insurance broker.
Key Takeaways
- Anthony Burnell-Nugent takes over as CEO of the marine division.
- Paul Kearns remains involved as chairman, supporting strategy and long-term development.
- Price Forbes describes the changes as part of its long-term succession planning.
Table of Contents
- Price Forbes Marine retains continuity through chairman role
- Burnell-Nugent brings hull insurance leadership experience
- Conclusion
Price Forbes Marine retains continuity through chairman role
The company’s marine leadership transition announcement sets out a continued role for Kearns rather than his departure from the business. As chairman, he will support the division’s leadership team on strategic direction and long-term development.
Price Forbes said Kearns had helped expand both the marine operation and the wider business during his more than 20 years at the firm. He and Burnell-Nugent will work closely together to support clients, colleagues and trading partners.
The arrangement combines a change in executive leadership with continued access to Kearns’s experience and relationships. Price Forbes Broking CEO John Thompson said the business would continue to benefit from his expertise and counsel.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Miller leadership role | Burnell-Nugent became Head of Hull in 2018. |
| Move to Price Forbes | Burnell-Nugent joined in September 2026. |
| Marine succession announcement | October 22, 2026. |
Burnell-Nugent brings hull insurance leadership experience
Burnell-Nugent joined Price Forbes in September 2026 from Miller Insurance Services, where he spent more than 13 years. His background includes leading Miller’s hull business and holding senior roles at Gallagher.
His appointment as marine CEO follows shortly after his arrival at Price Forbes. The company framed the handover as a planned succession intended to preserve continuity as the division develops.
Burnell-Nugent identified client and trading-partner relationships, alongside the development of the division’s offering, as priorities. He said: “I look forward to working with Paul and colleagues across the business to build on that success, strengthen our relationships with clients and trading partners, and continue developing our offering in a changing marine market.”
Conclusion
The next stated focus for Price Forbes Marine is developing its offering and strengthening client and trading-partner relationships under Burnell-Nugent, with Kearns continuing to support the division’s strategy.
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