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As Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Partner, Paul Richards brings 33 years of industry experience to the Group. His specialist classes include Professional Risk, Directors and Officers' Liability, Cyber, Crime, Employment Practices Liability, Warranty and Indemnity, Tax Liability and Delegated risks. Paul’s sector experience lies in Financial Institutions, Professions, Asset Managers, Aircraft Leasing and Managing General Agents, covering locations globally.

Away from work, you will often find Paul taking his kids to rugby, dance classes and horse-riding - unless, that is, he is busy being in blockbusters, as Paul was once an extra in the movie ‘A Thin Red Line’ alongside George Clooney.

As Senior Partner, Paul Hargis’ specialist class is Facultative Reinsurance. With 26 years of experience, Paul’s sector expertise lies in Property, Natural Resources and Natural Catastrophe Carve Outs, covering locations both in the UK and internationally. Away from work, Paul is a big supporter of West Ham United.

As Senior Associate, Ryan Scott’s specialist class is Property. Within the Property Risk Solutions team, Ryan has over 10 years of experience and sector experience in Commercial, Residential and Recycling, covering locations across the United States, Canada and Australia.

As Managing Partner in the US Casualty Risk Solutions team, Jonathan Coombes’ specialist class is Casualty. With 40 years of experience, Jonathan’s sector experience lies in Construction and complex Casualty risks, covering locations across North America and the world.

As Senior Partner, Ted Pike’s specialist classes include Casualty, Professional Liability, Management Liability and Contingency. With 17 years of experience, Ted’s sector experience lies in Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, Construction and Hospitality covering locations around the globe. Outside of work, Ted likes animals and his first pet was even a sheep.

As Senior Partner, Michael Horner’s specialist classes include Casualty and Product Recall. With almost 40 years of experience, Michael’s sector experience lies in Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Transportation and Healthcare, covering locations across the United States, where he also worked from 1994-1999, first in Los Angeles and then in New York.

As Associate Partner, James Baber’s specialist classes include Casualty, Property and Professional Liability. With nine years of experience, James’ sector experience lies in Transportation, Auto Physical Damage (APD), Motor Truck Cargo (MTC) and Sexual Misconduct Liability (SML), covering locations globally. Prior to working in insurance, James was a Railway Engineer, working on projects including Crossrail and the Thameslink/London Bridge station refurbishment.

As a Senior Partner, Alex Atkinson’s specialist classes include Professional and Executive risks.

With 18 years of experience, Alex’s sector experience lies in PI, Design & Construction, Architects & Engineers, Construction Consultants, Lawyers/Solicitors, Accountants, Insurance Brokers, IT, Recruitment, Property Consultants/Real Estate Management and Marketing firms, in addition to D&O, FI and Cyber.

Covering locations globally, Alex specialises in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA and Canada.

As a Partner, Josh Plummer’s specialist classes include Financial Lines.

With ten years of experience, Josh’s sector experience lies in D&O, PI, Crime and Cyber, covering the UK, Australia, the USA and Canada.

Away from work, Josh has lived in London, Chicago and Sydney in the last ten years.

As Partner, Maria Rogers has 9 years of experience in Delegated Authorities, with specialist classes including Property, Casualty and Financial Lines. Maria’s sector experience lies in Commercial and Personal Lines across the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.