Joined SelectX as a director in 2008. Many years’ experience in life and health underwriting at insurers and at reinsurers. Was overall project manager for Swiss Re’s underwriting manual and its evidence-based ratings programme before becoming a consultant in 2006.
Likes: Bringing projects in on time and on budget, buffalo wings
Dislikes: Sloppy underwriting, prevarication, hats
When not at work: On the golf course or in the kitchen cooking up a treat
One of the founders of SelectX. Long experience in life and disability underwriting; has also been involved in product development, market research and strategic planning. Was Head of Research at Swiss Re Life & Health before leaving in 1999 to set up his own strategic marketing and research consultancy.
Likes: Innovation, straight talking, hats
Dislikes: The status quo, Status Quo
When not at work: Maintaining and operating steam locomotives
Founder of MML Solutions. Marine engineer before moving into insurance focusing on business and IT strategy. Developed a consultancy working with global insurers on business process and strategic IT projects. Behind the development of many underwriting manuals including the first Web-based product.
Likes: Driving change, happy customers, cheese
Dislikes: Inefficiency, poor quality, grey sky
When not at work: Ocean sailing, golf or renovating an old property
Qualified software engineer with 20-plus years of experience, the majority of which has been gained in insurance. Responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of several underwriting manual platforms.
Likes: Well-engineered solutions, AI, Marmite
Dislikes: Poor-quality coding, unnecessary complexity, salty popcorn (but sweet is fine)
When not at work: Cycling, gardening, attempting to play piano
