Barbara Merry

Barbara Merry Email and Phone Number

Non Executive Director @ BGC Partners
Sevenoaks, GB
Barbara Merry's Location
Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Barbara Merry's Contact Details
About Barbara Merry

A seasoned international insurance market professional, with 30 years' senior management and board level experience, now active as a portfolio non executive director with experience as chairman of audit, risk and other governance committees. Combining high-level strategic and operational experience, proven understanding of financial performance metrics, strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, ideal for businesses seeking success through an empowering and supportive culture.A chartered accountant with significant financial services experience, particularly in the Lloyd's market, familiar with UK and international markets and with the UK listed PLC and trade-owned environments. A champion for diversity and inclusion, formerly a court member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers, chairing its IWIN committee, the Independent Women in Insurance Network. Currently also enjoying being involved in a number of business angel projects, supporting a number of charities and diversity networks.

Barbara Merry's Current Company Details
BGC Partners

Bgc Partners

View
Non Executive Director
Sevenoaks, GB
Employees:
3
Barbara Merry Work Experience Details
  • Bgc Partners
    Non Executive Director
    Bgc Partners
    Sevenoaks, Gb
  • Bgc Partners
    Non Executive Director
    Bgc Partners Jun 2021 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    BGC is an inter dealer broker.
  • Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited
    Non Executive Director
    Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited Jan 2021 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    BHIIL is the London based specialty insurance business of the BH group.
  • Pool Reinsurance Company Limited
    Non Executive Director
    Pool Reinsurance Company Limited Feb 2019 - Present
    King William Street, London
    UK terrorism pool
  • Argus Group Holdings Limited
    Non Executive Director
    Argus Group Holdings Limited Mar 2018 - Present
    Bermuda
    Argus is a life and health insurance and pensions provider, based in Bermuda. It has a broking business bases in Malta, Antes Insurance Brokers Limited, which I chair.
  • Domestic And General Insurance Limited
    Non Executive Director
    Domestic And General Insurance Limited Aug 2014 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Specialist warranty insurer
  • Ed Broking Llp
    Chairman
    Ed Broking Llp Aug 2015 - Mar 2022
    London, United Kingdom
    Independent Lloyd's insurance broker
  • Worshipful Company Of Insurers
    Court Member
    Worshipful Company Of Insurers Apr 2013 - Apr 2018
    Previous experience as a court assistant before becoming a court member in 2013.No longer a member of the court.
  • Hardy Underwriting Group
    Ceo
    Hardy Underwriting Group 2002 - 2014
    Responsible for all aspects of managing this highly complex Lloyd's insurance business, including development and delivery of business strategy, building strong supportive relationships with all shareholders and regulators and ensuring that the business operated within appropriate risk parameters. The group was listed on the London Stock Exchange until July 2012 when it was acquired by a US based trade buyer.Examples of significant achievements:- grew business volume from £25m to £300m+ refocusing the business model and introducing new business lines while maintaining underwriting integrity and outperformance- acquired and realized a significant investment in another Lloyd's business generating a huge gain which was returned to shareholders, demonstrating commitment to proper capital management- undertook a corporate inversion and a redomicile generating significant financial benefits for the group- successfully handled two bid defence processes and a subsequent sale process which set a new benchmark for pricing metrics of Lloyd's insurance businesses
  • Lloyd'S Council
    Member
    Lloyd'S Council 2007 - 2009
  • Lloyd'S Market Association
    Board Member
    Lloyd'S Market Association 2000 - 2006
  • Omega Underwriting
    Ceo
    Omega Underwriting 1999 - 2001
    Responsible for the management of this privately-owned insurance business including, as above, all aspects of strategy and implementation, in this instance focussing on rehabilitating and turning around the business which had previously lost credibility in the eyes of the regulators and was on the verge of losing its license to trade.
  • Corporation Of Lloyd'S
    General Manager
    Corporation Of Lloyd'S 1985 - 1999
    The Corporation of Lloyd's is the central body which provides, on the one hand, services and facilities for the Lloyd's market, and on the other, establishes the rules governing participation in the market so as to ensure the financial reputation of Lloyd's.From joining Lloyd's in 1985 with responsibility for all regulatory matters related to accounting and auditing, progressed over the ensuing years to be variously responsible for solvency, syndicate reporting, membership, Lloyd's global reports, financial forecasting, US reporting, and then finally all regulatory rule issues. Part of the Lloyd's team dealing with the Reconstruction and Renewal plan, the introduction of corporate capital and value for members. Extensive exposure to senior market practitioners, government, international regulators and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Regulation.
  • Kpmg
    Senior Accountant
    Kpmg 1983 - 1985
    Two years' post-qualification experience focussing on special work involving mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, business performance monitoring. Clients included Sterling Guarantee Trust/P&O, Massey Ferguson, the Queen, Christies International.
  • Slater, Chapman And Cooke
    Accountant
    Slater, Chapman And Cooke 1980 - 1983
    Articled clerk, training as a chartered accountant, passing all examinations first time.

Barbara Merry Skills

Risk Management Business Strategy Leadership Insurance Governance Management Strategy Diversity In The Workplace Financial Risk General Insurance Brokers Financial Services Lloyd's And London Insurance Markets Knowledge Financial Analytical Skills Uk Listed Companies Finance Investments Change Management Compliance Assurance Reinsurance Executive Management

Barbara Merry Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara Merry

What company does Barbara Merry work for?

Barbara Merry works for Bgc Partners

What is Barbara Merry's role at the current company?

Barbara Merry's current role is Non Executive Director.

What is Barbara Merry's email address?

Barbara Merry's email address is ba****@****ing.com

What schools did Barbara Merry attend?

Barbara Merry attended The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse), Great Yarmouth High School For Girls (Renamed Gorleston Grammar).

What skills is Barbara Merry known for?

Barbara Merry has skills like Risk Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Insurance, Governance, Management, Strategy, Diversity In The Workplace, Financial Risk, General Insurance, Brokers, Financial Services.

Not the Barbara Merry you were looking for?

Free Chrome Extension

Find emails, phones & company data instantly

Find verified emails from LinkedIn profiles
Get direct phone numbers & mobile contacts
Access company data & employee information
Works directly on LinkedIn - no copy/paste needed
Get Chrome Extension - Free

Aero Online

Your AI prospecting assistant

Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers

Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.