Arcadian Risk Capital Announces Entry into Miscellaneous Professional Liability (“MPL”) with the Appointment of Michael Cunney
Hamilton, Bermuda – July 22nd , 2026 – Arcadian Risk Capital (“Arcadian” or the “Company”), a fast-growing specialty managing general agent (“MGA”) with operations in Bermuda, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, today announced the appointment of Michael Cunney as Executive Vice President to lead the Company’s expansion into the U.S. Miscellaneous Professional Liability (“MPL”) market. In connection with the appointment, Arcadian has secured multi-year capacity to support the initiative.
Michael brings more than 35 years of disciplined underwriting experience to Arcadian. Based in New York, he will write MPL across a range of industries through both retail and wholesale distribution channels, with a focus on excess placements, including blended cover structures.
Michael joins from Markel, where he most recently served as Senior Director of Professional Liability. He previously held senior underwriting roles at AIG, First State, and Liberty Mutual.
John Boylan, Chief Executive Officer of Arcadian, said: “We are delighted to welcome Michael, who is well known across our team from many years of working together. He is a consummate underwriting professional, with disciplined underwriting at the core of his approach. This initiative complements Arcadian’s existing Professional Lines business, broadening our product offering and strengthening our distribution relationships.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Cunney said: “I am pleased to be joining Arcadian, a platform I know will be a strong fit given my longstanding relationships. Arcadian is a growing platform backed by experienced underwriting professionals, and I look forward to playing my part in building a strong and sustainable business in the United States.
The launch marks another step in the evolution of the Arcadian platform, which in January 2026 received a growth investment from Lee Equity Partners, LLC, a growth-oriented, middle-market investment firm specializing in the financial and healthcare services sectors.
About Arcadian
Arcadian Risk Capital is a global specialty managing general agent (MGA) offering underwriting-led solutions for complex risks. We are client-focused, with a team of dedicated and highly experienced underwriters who have consistently demonstrated the ability to build and manage portfolios of risk throughout the insurance cycle. Innovation and client service are at the core of our business model. Founded and led by John Boylan, Arcadian is headquartered in Bermuda, with operating entities in Bermuda, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.