Bloodstock & Equine insurance

I have worked in the London Bloodstock insurance market since 1982 in broking, claims and, more recently, in underwriting. I have managed several Lloyd’s Syndicates’ Bloodstock portfolios. This has allowed me to develop relationships all over the world and I take pride in finding the right insurance solutions for our clients’ requirements, wherever they are located.

I grew up in Ireland on the family stud farm. Breeding and rearing thoroughbreds is my passion and, following University, I spent several years building my knowledge by working on stud farms in the USA, Japan as well as back home in Ireland. I joined the Galileo team in 2015 to bring that knowledge to the insurance sector.

A Newcastle University graduate with a degree in Classical Studies. I have worked in the London Bloodstock market for the over 4 years in various roles and joined Galileo in August 2022. I’m keen event rider, having ridden to 2 Star/Intermediate, I feel this hands on experience with horses is hugely helpful in my role.

I have over 20 years’ experience of working in the London insurance market in many classes of business, and since 2008 I have held several roles in Bloodstock claims. I’m a keen rider and own two horses. I believe that this first-hand knowledge and passion for horses help to provide great insight and value in my role of adjusting and settling equine claims.

I have worked in the London Bloodstock insurance market since the early 1980s and most recently headed XL Group’s Global Equine underwriting team from 2009 – 2015. I joined Galileo in 2017 bringing the skills that I had acquired managing a worldwide book to ensuring that we meet all the required compliance responsibilities.

I am a qualified accountant and have worked for over 18 years in the Bloodstock insurance industry. 12 of those were in IBA Accounting and in 2016 I moved to the underwriting side working alongside my colleagues as a specialist technical accountant.

I have been working in the London Bloodstock/livestock market for over 15 years including roles at Heath Lambert, Willis and Tysers. Within the Galileo team, I provide underwriting operations and technical support with a focus on managing and maintaining efficient processes.

I have over 9 years’ experience in the insurance market and moved into the Bloodstock market in 2018. Before moving to Galileo in 2022, I held a role in Tysers’ Bloodstock department.

I joined the Galileo team in March 2022 and I am also a competitive and keen horsewoman.