Lloyd’s insurer AEGIS London has strengthened its Digital Trading Team with the addition of two industry experts, Iain Lewers and Mark Wilding, to key roles.
The team expansion is part of AEGIS London’s strategic initiative to diversify its digital product offerings and elevate its presence in online trading platforms.
Calum Williams, a seasoned professional with experience as both a broker and underwriter, has taken on the newly created role of Digital Development Manager.
In this position, Williams will oversee the distribution of digital product offerings and the development of new products for AEGIS London’s award-winning quote-and-bind platform, OPAL.
Iain Lewers, appointed as Digital Business Development Analyst, will focus on commercialising and expanding the distribution of AEGIS London’s digital products. Lewers, with a background at WTW and senior roles at Tysers and Gallagher’s, brings a wealth of experience to drive the growth of AEGIS London’s digital footprint.
Mark Wilding, the newly appointed Digital Product Development Specialist, will provide insight across various products and new technologies.
Wilding’s background includes roles as a broker, underwriter, and Digital Product Owner at Liberty Specialty Markets, where he played a pivotal role in the successful launch of several digital products.
Tom Squires, Head of Digital Trading at AEGIS London, expressed enthusiasm about the team expansion, stating, “These appointments mark a significant step forward in our efforts to diversify AEGIS London’s digital product offering and enhance our business trading through digital platforms.”
Commenting on the digital opportunity, Calum Williams highlighted the potential to digitize new and existing products, offering them through AEGIS London’s online platform, OPAL.
Williams emphasised the commitment to leveraging digitalisation for mutual benefits to insureds, brokers, and the Syndicate, anticipating gains in increased automation, improved data quality, lower distribution costs, and a competitive edge in accessing a broader spectrum of business.
