Erik Armellino has held the role of Portfolio Director of the Specialty portfolio since July 2022. Erik joined Aspen in 2016 to lead our International Energy operation.  Prior to joining Aspen Erik was Head of Underwriting Performance and Head of Property Direct and Facultative at Advent Underwriting Limited. Prior to this he was Global Head of Heavy Industries and the Deputy Regional Manager for the Energy & Construction segments at Liberty International. He has also held underwriting leadership positions with AIG in London and started his career as a risk engineer for Factory Mutual Group.