Specialty Reinsurance
Specialty Reinsurance
Cyber
Specialty Reinsurance
How 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 join the insurance industry? I didn’t originally plan to work in insurance. My academic background is a mix of business and technology - I studied Business Administration in Los Angeles before moving to London to complete a BSc in Computer Science at King’s College London. During university, I started working as a…
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 moreIQUW Bermuda are delighted to announce the appointment of Tristram Prior to lead the launch of its Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O), Financial Institutions (FI) and Cyber, insurance products in Bermuda. Prior, Lead Underwriter in London, will transfer to Bermuda, subject to immigration approval, to spearhead the development of the new D&O, FI and Cyber portfolios…
read moreHow did you join the insurance industry? In 2015, ahead of my final year of studying History at the University of York, I spent the summer interning at Talbot in its Political Violence team. Following this I caught the insurance bug and after finishing university the following year I joined MS Amlin’s graduate scheme, later…
read moreWe are delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Lochhead as Head of Broker Distribution, further strengthening its commitment to delivering best-in-class service to its broker partners and clients, and continuing to deliver growth across its global platform. Greg brings nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry, including more than 10 years 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 moreWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Gregory as IQUW Senior Underwriter, Specialty Reinsurance in London. Gregory brings a deep understanding of the reinsurance landscape, joining IQUW from Munich Re Specialty, with a proven record across Terrorism and Political Violence specialty lines. In his new role, Alex will build innovative reinsurance solutions, leveraging…
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