The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), the body representing the interests of managing agents and Lloyd’s brokers, has added new members to its Chief Underwriting Officers’ Committee (CUOC), the senior underwriting committee representing the Lloyd’s market.
The new members have been selected following a rigorous process led by the LMA Nominations and Governance Committee, aided by CUOC Chair, Nicola Stacey of Chaucer and Deputy Chair, Russell Bean of Talbot.
The selection process considered a range of factors, including diversity of underwriting expertise and firm representation across large, medium, and small managing agents.
The CUOC plays a central role within the LMA’s committee structure, bringing together Chief Underwriting Officers and Active Underwriters from across the market.
The committee reports to the LMA Board, and provides strategic leadership on underwriting issues, while supporting market-wide initiatives, helping maintain Lloyd’s position as the leading global marketplace for specialty re/insurance.
The new CUOC members are Ian Bridge of Dale, Gavin Hayes of Beazley, David Hopkins of Asta, John King of Brit, Henry Mumme-Young of SCOR, Henry Nelson of Liberty Specialty Markets, Melanie Raven of Ark, Toby Read of AXIS, Kevin Shallow of QBE, Steven Tebbutt of Starr, and Matt Yeldham of AEGIS London.
Continuing members of the committee are Martin Burke of MS Amlin, Andrew Dolphin of Hiscox, Ross Louden of Nephila, Chris Smelt of MAP, Alois Rouffiac of Canopius, and Carolyn Shreeve of Allied World.
Matthew Bellamy, Underwriting Director, LMA, commented, “The CUOC plays a vital role in representing the interests of underwriters across the Lloyd’s market, from driving conversations on emerging risks to promoting excellence in underwriting performance.
“We have brought together individuals with a broad range of experience, perspectives and technical expertise, which will be critical as the market continues to evolve.”
Stacey added, “We would like to thank the selected committee members, retiring members and all those who were nominated in what was a highly competitive process. The level of engagement demonstrates the importance that the wider market places on the work of the CUOC and its role in supporting the market.”
