Specialty Reinsurance
Specialty Reinsurance
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Specialty Reinsurance
How did you join the insurance industry? I studied film at university and went into retail after I graduated. A friend worked at Slater and Gordon, where there was a vacancy for a Legal Assistant. I got the job despite having no legal background and worked my way up to File Handler. Keen to take…
read moreHow did you join the insurance industry? I studied law at university and originally planned to become a solicitor. During my first year of study in 2018, I had an entry-level role at Slater and Gordon handling road traffic accident claims. I quickly realised that the call-centre style environment wasn’t the right fit for me,…
read moreHow did you begin your career in insurance? I joined the insurance market 25 years ago in January 2001. Having gone to university to study Building Surveying, I decided a career in construction wasn’t for me. A friend at Hiscox mentioned a short-term role in their outwards reinsurance team, and that opportunity led me into…
read moreIQUW has been recognised with the prestigious 2026 Gracechurch Service Quality Marque for London Market Underwriting, reflecting the consistently high standards our teams deliver and the trust we’ve built with brokers across the market. The Gracechurch Marque is awarded based on independent broker feedback, making it one of the most coveted indicators of service excellence…
read moreGeopolitical tensions in the Red Sea are continuing to disrupt global shipping routes, put pressure on supply chains and reshape the risk landscape for businesses worldwide. In this Emerging Risks article, Darren Stewart, Head of Marine, Energy & Aviation Claims, explores how the industry is responding and the pivotal role of brokers and insurers in…
read moreHow did you get into the insurance industry? While studying philosophy at university, I attended a talk on risk management that sparked my interest in how organisations identify, assess and manage risk – and its wider social and economic impact. This led me to explore insurance as a career, and after graduating I joined the…
read moreIQUW is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Randle as its new Wording and Coverage Lead, marking a key strategic hire that strengthens IQUW’s lead market and primary propositions across liability lines. Randle has over 35 years’ experience in the (re)insurance industry, including over 20 years’ coverage experience at a global financial lines insurer.…
read moreCharles Tinworth, Senior Underwriter - Direct and Facultative Property, features on the Insurance Post Podcast to discuss the growing risks and insurance challenges posed by lithium-ion batteries. From electric vehicles to the increasing reliance on lithium-ion batteries in smart warehouses, these advancements are prompting a new approach from the insurance industry that is educational, collaborative,…
read moreTell us how you joined the insurance industry? While I was at university studying Anthropology, I interned at Talbot in aerospace reinsurance. I had previously met people who were working in insurance and was aware of the sector. I found my internship interesting and after graduating, I was taken on as an Assistant Underwriter in…
read moreWhat brought you into the insurance industry? I had a work experience placement at an insurance company when I was in secondary school. At the time, I was trying to choose my educational path between going to university and becoming a PE teacher or following in my mum’s footsteps and working in the City. I…
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