The Samphire Risk team has come together with the aim of building a world-leading independent Managing General Agent (MGA) focused on insuring people and companies against hostile actions. Through our expert team and our exceptional technology, we aim to create world-class products that insure against extortive crime, hostage-taking and kidnap; terrorism in all its guises; travel into, and within, insecure countries and locations.
We are proud of our role within an independent business that has a truly dedicated focus on these risks.
We are also proud of our commitment always to keep people’s safety at the heart of our business through the products we provide. Our curiosity and passion to understand the risks in these specialist areas will propel us forward.
We will be constantly looking to innovate and create products that genuinely help companies and people rebuild their businesses, their lives and simply get back on their feet.
Whether about the safety of people or assets; whether at home or overseas; whether politically, economically or ideologically motivated; whether localised or globalised – Samphire will commit itself to the simple promise of world class insurance delivered by true experts with exceptional service
Chris Holt, MBE
Non-Executive Chairman
Chris Holt is the Non-Executive Chairman of Samphire and is the Chief Executive of Samphire’s parent company CHC Global. He is held in high regard by the Lloyd’s Insurance Market and is well-known for his work providing solutions and support for clients facing hostile actions.
Charlie Hanbury
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Hanbury is a long-standing presence in the crisis management world and is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on insuring against hostile actions and on kidnap for ransom in particular. He has supported a broad spectrum of clients from international corporations to private individuals.
Mark Skinner
Chief Underwriting Officer
Chief Underwriting Officer, Mark Skinner, has dedicated his career to the insurance sector and has developed true cross-class expertise. He has a laser-sharp focus on the details and always strives for the highest standards. He has a real passion for working on complex deals and unlocking portfolios on a global basis.
Lee Harrison
Head of Distribution
Lee is highly experienced in the malicious risk insurance sector; his career spans over 14 years including operational experience across hostile regions. He is well versed in complex environment risk placements and complements this with deep technical knowledge, understanding the confidential relationships involved. Lee is intelligent and creative in his approach, supporting brokers to find the right solutions for their clients worldwide.
Hannah Catchpole
Assistant Underwriter
Hannah Catchpole is highly experienced in malicious risks with a particular focus on kidnap for ransom, terrorism and high-risk personal accident and travel. She shares the Samphire spirit and passion for the sector and coupled with her integrity and strong work ethic is a valued member of the team.
Focused, but innovative; stable, but fleet of foot – Samphire Risk stands before you as a new entity but with seasoned experience within