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London, Gb

London, Gb

Unterföhring, Bavaria, De

Munich, De

Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, Gb

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Ky

Underwriting a diverse book of onshore Renewable Energy technologies including Wind, Solar PV, Solar CSP, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass and Waste to Energy.Direct Insurance and fac R/I for Renewable Energy OAR and EAR programmes in both mature and emerging markets.

- Actively Underwriting Solar & Wind Insurance Products.- Developing performance warranty Insurance products on Solar PV & Storage Batteries- Supporting Power MGA Team with technical underwriting support and guidance offering win-win solutions as necessary.

Responsible for the delivery of innovative Renewable Energy Insurance products from product development through to market delivery.- Driving market Research to obtain intelligence from leading Solar Industry Leaders, (Investors, Manufacturers, installers and maintenance) to establish specific requirements for new innovative Insurance Product.- Leading the production of new product Business Plans to achieve appropriate financial market capacity and support.- Engage Global Insurance markets both in UK, Western Europe and USA to seek MGA capacity for Solar Product.- Managing key Customer Relationships to ensure consistent delivery of detailed technology performance reliability bench-marking for Global wind energy Utilities, Turbine Manufacturers and Leading Renewable Energy Insurers.- Supporting Power MGA Team with technical underwriting support and guidance offering win-win solutions as necessary.- Supporting Space MGA Team in renewal ngotiations with Broking Community.

London, Gb

Responsible for the shadow P&L of the Global Renewable Energy Portfolio within the Construction & Engineering Division of Global Speciality - Undertaking monthly & quarterly regional portfolio and financial reviews of Renewable Energy Portfolio to maintain comprehensive understanding and control of the profitability of the account. Early identification of matters affecting profitability & growth targets.- Contributed to the implementation & delivery of strategic recovery plans of non-performing renewable Energy segments. - Contributed technical guidance in a review of existing BioEnergy Underwriting guidelines and referral procedures to maintain profitability.- Act as technical referral point within Centre of Excellence BioEnergy Team to ensure risks meet Industry Best Practices for Risk mitigation and prevention.- Provide Underwriting guidance for large operational Hydro accounts to colleagues globally.- Manage the delivery and implementation of RSA’s Global Construction & Engineering / Renewable Energy new business pipeline reporting tool. Assists in driving confidence in regions ability to achieve agreed operational growth plans. - Co-ordinated the delivery of regular Development / Case Clinics for key Target new business opportunities utilising technical u/w global collaboration to enhance winning potential.

London, Gb

Responsible for the profitable growth and development of Corporate & Speciality Risk Construction Power & Engineering Division’s Insurance Products in London.Underwriting all classes of Engineering Insurances and products within the Corporate Sector including Contractors Plant, Machinery Accidental Damage, Sudden & Unforeseen Damage, Loss of Profits, Machinery Movement, Electronic Equipment / Computers, Deterioration of Stock, Contract Works – Machinery (EAR) for both UK domiciled and International Customers on both direct and facultative reinsurance placements.Provide technical experience with new strategic products within the renewable energy sector and conventional powerStrong technical knowledge of Renewable Energy risks including Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal and Waste to Energy generationDelivering technical Renewable Energy presentations to key Customers, offering product solutions and marketing strategies.Underwriting large WtE EAR Projects engaging Strict Fire Risk Management Systems and procedures to ensure market / industry acceptable standards for operational coversUnderwriting Engineering covers for large International Property programmes (Internal Risk Transfer), offering technical assistance and solutions as necessary.Representing Company at London Engineering Group (LEG) Meetings / SeminarsDevelopment and training of Trading underwriters to effective best practice.

Santa Ana, California, Us

Responsible for the design, population and implementation of new Global Claims and Technical Data Management information system.Design, population and implementation of bespoke Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbine Technical and Claims database for trending and development managementRegular meetings with internal and external technical, underwriting and claims parties to ensure all project objectives and strategic goals are delivered.Designing Access Database platforms to encompass correct data and MI reportingUndertaking regular data audits to measure accuracy of data input.Identifying and implementing new project advancements. Extensive exposure to technical Wind Turbine technology.Identified and recommended Claims Management procedural enhancements to achieve best practice.Identified and recommended Policy Wording enhancements to achieve clarity of cover and best practice.Provided technical expertise to Underwriters on renewable energy projects including Hydro & Waste to Energy accounts

On leaving Zurich Global Corporate the decision was made to take some time out in order to spend quality time with my family. During this time voluntary work has been undertaken with a local children’s charity, helping with the construction of bespoke outdoor adventure play areas.

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

Positioned within the Global Property Team to enable the Property Underwriting team to assess and price both UK domiciled and international multi territory accounts whilst maintaining strategic KPI’s and profitability.Successfully raised the profile of the London Engineering Property team through strong marketing and development skills throughout Zurich Global network and London market. - Developed and maintained an Engineering Property account- Demonstrated key understanding in many high risk industries including Power Generation and distribution, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Mining and metal processing risks to ensure Insurance programmes are both underwritten and designed correctly for both Client and Company.- Developed Underwriting Strategies to maintain market strength and profitability.- Underwriting complex Global relationship and transactional reinsurance engineering risks up to full Treaty capacity of USD130m PML- Continued to seek growth potential within International Broker / Overseas markets- Built and developed strong business relationships with internal and external Customers / Brokers on existing and new business opportunities in UK and Worldwide- Successful in the development and training of junior underwriters to effective best practice.- Implemented new Underwriting rating tools to maintain strong market position whilst maintaining profitability and strategic objectives - Provided Technical assistance to other business units in GCUK and overseas offices.- Financial planning and MI reporting- Technical involvement with complex claims (Loss adjusters / Lawyers / Claims departments)- Represent GCUK at Global Management Seminars / Conferences

Underwriting complex Global Relationship and transactional reinsurance Engineering risks upto full treaty capacity of USD130m PML.Specialised in Power Generation & distribution, Pulp & Paper, Cement, Mining and heavy industrial risks.Developed Underwriting Strategies to maintain market strength and profitability.Managed and developed a Team of Engineering Machinery Breakdown Underwriters.Continued to seek growth potential within International Broker / Overseas markets.Built and developed strong business relationships with internal and external Customers / Brokers on existing and new business opportunities in UK and Worldwide.Technical involvement with complex claims (Loss adjusters / Lawyers / Claims departments).

Underwriting all classes of Engineering Insurances and products including Contractors Plant, Machinery Accidental Damage, Sudden & Unforeseen Damage, Loss of Profits, Machinery Movement, Electronic Equipment / Computers, Deterioration of Stock, CAR, Plant Inspection / ProtectionKey / Major Account handlingBroker DevelopmentContributed to overall New Business growthAssisted with the development and training of junior staff

Underwriting all classes of Engineering Insurances and products including Contractors Plant, Machinery Accidental Damage, Sudden & Unforeseen Damage, Loss of Profits, Machinery Movement, Electronic Equipment / Computers, Deterioration of Stock, Contract Works (Construction)Negotiation of Renewals and New Business

Provided quotes and renewal terms for all classes of Engineering Insurance products and servicesNegotiation of large and complex key accountsCompleting Risk Assessment surveys for Underwriting purposesLiaising with National and International Brokers to obtain, retain and increase profitable businessAppointed Manager of sub-office

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