At Alta Signa, collaboration and expertise go hand in hand. Nowhere is this more evident than in the work of Arturo Silva, Underwriter in the Spanish branch, whose role offers a unique perspective across multiple lines of business.
While Arturo is often described as holding an “all-purpose” role, he is quick to point out that the strength of Alta Signa lies in teamwork. “Although I represent the Spanish office across all business lines, I’ve never been alone. Each of us has different strengths, and we complement one another to deliver the best possible service,” he explains. This collaborative approach allows the team to combine expertise across specialties, creating an agile and powerful unit despite its lean structure.
Working across more than one line brings challenges, but also rewards. Arturo values the opportunity to expand his knowledge and build relationships across the market, before naturally focusing on the lines where he feels most at home. For him, that focus increasingly lies with Cyber. “D&O remains a cornerstone for most portfolios, but Cyber is the most interesting and dynamic line today. The rise of technology is expanding the risk surface, and with it, the need for Cyber insurance. Unfortunately, growth in this area is tied to the increase in cybercrime, but that only makes our role more vital.”
With visibility across multiple markets, Arturo has also seen regional dynamics first-hand. On the Iberian Peninsula, competition has intensified as insurers look to expand into Spain and Portugal, while France and Germany remain robust. However, it is Eastern Europe that he finds particularly exciting: “These markets value multidisciplinary expertise and quick responsiveness - two areas where Alta Signa excels.”
Looking ahead, Arturo is optimistic about how Alta Signa positions itself during the current soft market cycle, where capacity is high and premiums are under pressure. Success, he says, lies in discipline: “It’s about knowing when to invest and when to hold back. Growth must be built on quality risks and on clients committed to managing their exposures. That’s our formula for long-term success.”
Through his broad expertise, collaborative mindset, and focus on future-facing risks, Arturo embodies Alta Signa’s strength as a boutique underwriting agency: small in structure, but powerful in impact.