Committed to fairness and clarity in resolving complex insurance disputes with integrity and expertise.

Experience

40 years experience in senior roles in International and Lloyd’s of London markets in Insurance and Reinsurance Broking, Risk Management and Insurance / Reinsurance Consulting, Market Regulation, Run-Off Management and Reinsurance, as well as professional sport advisory and risk management.

As an independent Risk and Insurance / Reinsurance Consultant involved in work for and advising on Risk Management, Insurance Programme structuring, Alternative Risk Solutions, review of coverage and wordings, claims handling and advice, Captive Management, Business Process Outsourcing, Run-Off administration, Run-Off Reinsurance and RITC, Run-Off regulation, Lloyd’s Regulatory Monitoring and Franchise, also within Europe and the Middle East.

Previously as insurance and reinsurance broker, over many years, involved with most classes of business including Marine (all), Energy, War, Sabotage and Terrorism, Liabilities (marine & non-marine), P&I, Contingency, Construction & Property, Personal Accident & Emergency Medical, Aviation, Casualty, Treaty, XoL and Binders in over 30 countries and territories including the Americas and the Caribbean, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, Middle East and Far East.

With international professional yacht racing teams and event organisers advising on and engaging with operations, logistics, structure, sponsor relationships, general counsel, contracts, conflict resolution, training and personnel.

As a trusted advisor to the head of Royal Oman Police, Coast Guard and Director-General of Royal Oman Police required to tackle an array of different and complex briefs.

Education

Queen Elizabeth I College, Guernsey, Channel Islands.

Positions Held
  • YOTZone Ltd – UK & Europe – Founding Director (2024-Present)
  • QXI International Ltd – UK & UAE – Chief Executive (2007-2024)
  • Lloyd’s Market Broker Regulatory Consulting – Various (2003-2008)
  • Lloyd’s of London Regulatory Division – Syndicate Run-Off Supervision (2001-2003)
  • Eastgate / Capita – consulting and advisory role – Syndicate Run-Off and Support Service Outsourcing (1999-2000)
  • Loddon Consulting (UK) – Managing Partner (1997-2007)
  • Lloyd’s Brokers (Furness Houlder, Cooper Gay, R. Mears) – Director (1986-1997)
  • Royal Oman Police – Projects Development Consultant, and Port Security Review Inspection
  • Professional International Yacht Racing Teams and Event Organisers – America’s Cup, Oman Sail, Volvo Ocean Race, IMOCA Open 60, etc., MOD 70s – Risk and Insurance Consulting (1997-present)
  • Lloyd’s Broker – Technical, Claims & Broking (1982-1986)
  • South African Marine Corporation, South Africa – Fast Track Management Trainee – Liner, Bulk,
  • Container & Terminal (1979-1981)
  • Stellenbosch Farmers’ Winery – Stellenbosch, South Africa – Winemaking Fast Track Management Trainee – 1 Year Programme (1978-1979)
Present Positions

Founding Director, YOTZone Ltd

Professional Associations
  • Member of The Chartered Insurance Institute
  • Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)
Languages & Nationality

French, some Spanish & Italian, limited German & Afrikaans, learning Arabic | British

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