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Mike Reid has worked in the insurance industry for more than 25 years, predominantly underwriting casualty business both in the UK and internationally. He joined Sompo in November 2021, initially to help establish a Casualty underwriting team for its Global Markets division. He now leads Sompo UK’s Property and Casualty business with a role that encompasses its core products across three key segments: Corporate, Middle Market and SME.

Allan Murley joined Sompo in December 2024 as UK Head of Distribution from AXA XL where he spent 12 years in various senior Distribution roles. Prior to that he was Head of Development Management at Zurich Global Corporate. As Head of Distribution Allan sits on the UK Exec team and is responsible driving the strategic development and expansion of Sompo’s broker relationships in order to accelerate profitable growth across the UK.

Joe Brown joined Sompo in September 2021 as the Middle Market and SME Underwriting Leader for the UK and Europe, with a focus on Property and Liability. With a strong background in underwriting and a passion for building new propositions, Joe saw the opportunity to shape and grow Sompo’s presence in a segment where it had previously had limited exposure. Since joining, he has led the development of a new underwriting platform, assembled a high-performing team, and helped deliver a compelling proposition that has been well received by both clients and brokers. Joe’s role is central to expanding Sompo’s footprint in the region, leveraging the company’s global reach, financial strength, and ambition for sustainable growth.

Jon Pope manages the London Middle Market P&L focused on Commercial Combined, Mono Property, Mono Casualty and Property owners accounts with both domestic and multinational structures across a variety of sectors including hospitality, leisure, retail, wholesale, education, care and manufacturing. With more than 18 years of experience, his career has involved underwriting at both composite and nice insurers before joining Sompo in September 2023.

Jeremy Isaacs has over 25 years of experience in professional lines, with a core focus on Directors and Officers Liability insurance. He began his career at Howden and has since held leadership roles at Allianz, AXIS, and DUAL, managing diverse portfolios and driving growth across international markets. He joined Endurance in 2014 to build a Management Liability portfolio, now a $95M+ book covering over 2,000 accounts. Following Endurance’s acquisition by Sompo in 2017, he now serves as SVP and Head of Management Liability within Sompo International’s London Market Insurance division, leading a team of nine professionals.

Rachael Dobie is responsible for managing Sompo’s strategic broker partnerships and their business performance. She has 12 years of experience in the insurance industry and joined Sompo in 2021, having spent her career in various market-facing roles at both Zurich Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets.

Joshua Risbey leads a team of specialist underwriters within Sompo’s Real Estate division, delivering both conventional and non-conventional solutions across domestic and international programs. He brings over 13 years of underwriting experience in Australia and the UK, with a strong track record in property risk. Prior to joining Sompo in 2024, Joshua held several key underwriting roles at Zurich, where he built deep expertise in complex real estate portfolios.

Tom Delany has worked in the insurance industry for almost 15 years. During this time, he has worked in a number of lines including Property, Casualty, Construction and now specialises in Technology PI and Cyber. Tom joined Sompo in September 2024 as a Senior Underwriter in Mid-Market to grow the Technology book of business.

Danny Lambert has been working in the London Real Estate market for past 10 years, underwriting both UK and Pan-European Real Estate programmes for SME clients up to Blue-chip multinationals. Danny joined Sompo in September 2022 after gaining experience at both composite (NIG) and syndicate markets (MS Amlin) to help set-up and establish our Mid-Market Real Estate sector specialism in London, with the aim to develop and grow the account by writing good quality, profitable business working together with our broker partners, finding solutions for our clients and working with internal functions to build a market leading proposition.

Becky Harris started her career in the London Market 10 years ago, working at large global insurance companies within commercial P&C at both Zurich and Chubb before joining Sompo in 2022. Her role is to grow Sompo’s UK & Multinational Middle Market P&C book providing comprehensive and tailored solutions for each client.

Josh Hogan has worked in the insurance industry for over 10 years’, working across Property, Casualty, Financial & Specialty lines of business in the UK Commercial sector. Josh joined Sompo in February 2024, working as a Senior Delegated Authority Underwriter in the UK Middle Market and SME team. He joined Sompo to help develop the UK SME and Middle Market Delegated Authority portfolio & proposition.

Patrick Moss has worked in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, with extensive experience underwriting Professional Indemnity, Property & Casualty business in the UK. He joined Sompo in July 2023 and is based in the Birmingham office, where he leads the UK Midlands Middle Market underwriting team. In his role, Patrick oversees underwriting strategies and business development for this key market segment.

Diane Blyth joined Sompo in 2023 and brings 37 years of experience in both underwriting and broking. With 26 years in the marine sector, Diane has developed a deep expertise in navigating the complexities of the marine market. She plays a key role in enhancing Sompo’s marine offerings, leveraging her extensive knowledge to drive growth and innovation within the business.

Kevin Green is a specialist in underwriting large corporate conventional and non-conventional liability risks for both domestic and multinational programmes. With more than 22 years of experience Kevin has a comprehensive understanding of the UK casualty landscape which he brings to his role within Sompo’s regional offering.

Todd Carpenter has over a decade of experience underwriting large and complex mid-market Property and Casualty risks. He joined Sompo in 2024 to help grow Sompo’s Middle Market book and to work closely with broker partners to deliver tailored solutions for their customers.

Amy Blyth joined Sompo in 2023, and is responsible for supporting the UK regional marine team. Amy has more than 10 years of experience in administration, including logistics and exporting.

Sam Cornes is responsible for Sompo’s expanding Middle Market division in the Northern Region. Prior to Joining Sompo in October 2024, Sam’s role was Underwriting Manager for Aviva’s Manchester Branch. He brings a wealth of technical expertise and is known for creating client centric solutions and developing relationships within the local market.

Jon Clare has worked in the insurance industry for more than 25 years, predominantly underwriting marine business in the UK. He joined Sompo in July 2023 as Head of Transport & Logistics covering the UK. John’s core responsibility is to grow Sompo’s Transport & Logistics portfolio with its supportive broker partners. Jon is the current Chairman of the Manchester Marine Insurance Association (MMIA).

Martin Joyce has over 30 years of insurance industry experience, with the past 18 focused on the UK Financial Lines sector. He joined Sompo in April 2025 from Arch Insurance, where he was Head of Financial Lines for UK Regions. Prior to that, he led the UK Regional Financial Lines business at DUAL Corporate Risks. At Sompo, Martin is responsible for growing the Management Liability, D&O, and Financial Institutions offering across the UK, working with brokers on product innovation, schemes, and strategic distribution.

Andrew Shield has worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years, underwriting Property, Casualty and Financial Lines business in the UK. He joined Sompo in August 2024, working in the UK Middle Market and SME team as a Delegated Authority Underwriter. He joined Sompo to help grow their Delegated Authority portfolio, working with existing MGAs and through identifying new opportunities in the UK SME market.

Leah Jones joined Sompo in February 2025, bringing experience from her previous role at CNA Hardy, where she underwrote business within their existing technology portfolio. At Sompo, she is focused on building and developing the company’s middle market technology offering. Working as part of a strong team with market-leading wordings and a compelling value-added proposition, Leah is committed to fostering client relationships, driving sustainable growth, and delivering innovative underwriting solutions tailored to the evolving needs of technology clients.

Mark Armstrong brings over 20 years of insurance industry experience, specialising in underwriting and leadership within the technology sector. He has managed diverse risks globally – including cyber, tech E&O, property, and casualty – and led complex multinational programs. Mark has held key roles such as Portfolio Lead, Regional Underwriting Manager, and Senior Underwriter. As Technology Regional Head at Sompo, he drives strategic growth and innovation in tech underwriting across global markets.

Clare Wiener started her career in Marine Cargo and Transport & Logistics in the UK Regions 35 years ago, working in both Underwriting and Broking, having worked at Aon Risk Services, NMU Ltd (now Munich Re Specialty) and CNA Hardy before joining Sompo in April 2024. Her role is to look after the renewal book in the UK regions whilst also assisting the Regional Head of Marine Cargo and Regional Head of Transport & Logistics, where required, to grow Sompo’s Regional Marine Cargo and Transport & Logistics book, providing a first class service by providing a positive, clear and professional response in a timely manner.

Paul Williams is a highly experienced Senior Casualty Underwriter at Sompo’s Manchester office, serving the UK’s regional markets outside of London. With 29-years’ experience in the insurance industry, Paul specializes in casualty underwriting for large corporate accounts, his expertise including non-conventional and multinational business. His in-depth knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the UK regional insurance landscape make him a trusted expert in his field.