{"id":2392872,"date":"2026-04-28T12:50:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2392872"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:50:05","slug":"apollo-recruits-thomas-to-launch-sports-and-entertainment-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/apollo-recruits-thomas-to-launch-sports-and-entertainment-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Apollo recruits Thomas to launch sports and entertainment line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inline_image inline_image_right image_size_med\" data-attachment=\"121927\" data-sequence=\"1\">\n<p class=\"picture\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Apollo has appointed Paul Thomas to lead a new sports and entertainment (S&amp;E) class, as it expands its specialty division and broadens its underwriting portfolio.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"526\">The move brings S&amp;E together with Apollo\u2019s existing contingency and accident and health capabilities, forming a more unified specialty offering aimed at driving growth in targeted segments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"712\">Thomas (pictured)\u00a0 joins from AXA XL, where he served as global head of sports, media and entertainment, bringing more than 20 years of experience across the sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"846\">He will lead the development of the new class, focusing on building tailored solutions across sports, media and entertainment risks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"992\">The launch reflects Apollo\u2019s strategy to diversify its portfolio and build specialist capabilities in areas where it sees long-term opportunity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1095\">Chris King, head of specialty at Apollo, said the appointment strengthens the platform\u2019s proposition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1182\">\u201cPaul joining our specialty division is an exciting opportunity for Apollo,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1345\">\u201cHis experience and recognised expertise in the S&amp;E markets will enhance our position as we work to deliver one cohesive proposition for our partners,\u201d King added.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1474\">James Slaughter, chief underwriting officer at Apollo, said the new class aligns with the firm\u2019s broader underwriting strategy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1632\">\u201cThe introduction of the S&amp;E class reflects our strategy of building innovative, client-centric solutions that align with broker and client needs,\u201d Slaughter said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1800\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cUnder Paul\u2019s leadership and nuanced understanding of these markets, we will create transformational opportunities for both our partners and our portfolio,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.globalreinsurance.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apollo has appointed Paul Thomas to lead a new sports and entertainment (S&amp;E) class, as it expands its specialty division and broadens its underwriting portfolio. The move brings S&amp;E together with Apollo\u2019s existing contingency and accident and health capabilities, forming a more unified specialty offering aimed at driving growth in targeted segments. 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