Tysers has recruited Jack Cooper, Dip CII, from Consilium Insurance Brokers, to its cargo team, adding experience across multiple specialty broking firms.
Cooper most recently served as senior partner at Consilium from December 2024 to April 2026. His move follows a series of roles across the London market, including Alesco Risk Management Services, where he was divisional director from January 2023 to December 2024 and associate director from February 2021 to January 2023.
Earlier, he held positions at Arthur J. Gallagher, including associate director and head of broking from May 2020 to February 2021, and associate director from April 2020 to February 2021. He also worked as a broker at Gallagher from February 2017 to April 2020, focusing on cargo and account executive responsibilities.
He began his career at JLT Specialty Limited, serving as account handler and broker from December 2013 to December 2018.
Tysers said Cooper brings more than 15 years of market experience, including work across the global cargo sector and the North American cargo and stock throughput segment.
His background includes broking and management roles involving cargo risk placement, development of policy wordings, and business development activity. At Tysers, he joins as director within the cargo team in the marine and aviation division, working with clients and underwriters on placement and servicing.
“Jack is a highly respected industry professional and an invaluable addition to Tysers’ talented Cargo team. His strong track record, deep sector knowledge and commitment to delivering superior client service makes him a perfect fit for Tysers,” said Craig Cox, joint deputy managing director for marine and aviation at Tysers.
The appointment follows other hires across Tysers’ divisions in early 2026. In January, the firm appointed Marlena Truszczynska as head of shipping claims within marine and aviation, bringing experience from Norwegian Hull Club, where she handled claims across multiple jurisdictions. In the same month, William Lines joined the property and casualty division as director after working at Price Forbes on large commercial property risks.
These appointments show continued recruitment across broking and claims functions within the firm.
The hiring comes during a period of adjustment in marine insurance markets. According to Tysers’ December 2025 P&I update, general increases for 2026 renewals ranged from 5% to 8%, with an average of 6%, while deductible increases were applied across most clubs.
The report indicates that underwriting results remain affected by volatility in large claims, with investment returns contributing to overall financial outcomes. Changes to reinsurance structures were also noted, including revised excess loss layers and pricing adjustments by vessel class. Container vessels were subject to a 15% increase in rates, while other categories saw reductions between 5% and 8.5%, except for clean tankers.
