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Samphire Risk commits itself to the simple promise of world leading insurance, delivered by true experts with extensive experience in the complex field of malicious and hostile risks.
We have exceptional expertise and a singular focus on insurance products that protect against these risks. This means that we sit at the very forefront of specialist providers in this unique area of insurance, trusted by some of the world’s most recognised organisations to protect them. We work in partnership with many of the leading global crisis response providers, bringing support and resource to our policyholders when they need it most.
Our business is built around the needs of our clients and providing exceptional service to our broker partners.
We are backed by a panel of Lloyd’s of London and A-rated insurance company paper. Our capital partners support us to develop pioneering insurance solutions and we provide them with confidence that our understanding of complex risk in this area is outstanding.
Charlie Hanbury
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie is a long-standing presence in the crisis management insurance world and is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on insuring against hostile and malicious risks. Over the last two decades he has supported a broad spectrum of clients, from globally recognised international corporations and not-for profits to private individuals.
Mark Skinner
Chief Underwriting Officer
Mark has nearly 20 years of experience in the specialty insurance market, with a focus on complex risk portfolios being placed into the London Market. Previously, he held senior roles at Lloyd’s of London syndicates, managing international portfolios and developing new business across the United States, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Lee Harrison
Senior Underwriter
Lee is highly experienced in the malicious risk insurance sector; his career spans over 15 years, including operational experience across hostile regions prior to joining the insurance market. He is well versed in complex environment risk placements and complements this with deep technical knowledge and a high level of understanding of the capabilities of crisis response providers.
Hannah Catchpole
Underwriter
Hannah has extensive experience in the malicious risks insurance space, with a particular focus on kidnap for ransom, active assailant, and complex travel risks. With over 10 years in the Crisis Management sector, both as a broker and underwriter, Hannah has a deep understanding of how these complex risks are priced, assessed and placed within the London Market.
Richard Harris-Deans
Development Underwriter
Richard has extensive experience of risk analysis covering geopolitical developments and political violence. Before joining the insurance sector in 2022, Richard spent 13 years working for the British Government at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, focussing on the Middle East and national security issues.
Oliver West
Underwriting Assistant
Oliver supports the underwriting team, bringing an entrepreneurial approach after a post-graduation background in building start-up ventures across international markets. Adaptable and detail-oriented, he has a strong grasp of regulatory considerations, compliance and client service.
Matthew Dawes
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew has a 25-year career that covers law, accountancy, corporate finance, and management consultancy. Starting with blue-chip experience at a magic circle law firm, a Big 4 accounting firm, and a FTSE 100 company, he has spent the last two decades helping SMEs navigate rapid operational growth and manage a variety of transactions.
We set up Samphire Risk with a singular focus on hostile and malicious risk insurance. When it comes to products and service, our pledge is to always strive to do it better, to innovate and to place your best interests at the forefront of all that we do. We aim to provide business owners and those responsible for the duty of care of your people with the reassurance you need when a critical incident occurs. It may be that the nature of the event threatens the safety of your people, your reputation and your assets. We know that how you respond and react is critical. We live and breathe our values, and our code of conduct guides our actions every day.
Incubator of Ideas
Great ideas expertly realised
Our expertise means that we truly understand what is needed to protect people and companies from ‘bad people doing bad things’
We are targeted
We have deep expertise with a singular focus
A simple promise of world-class insurance delivered by true experts, unashamedly focused on malicious risk
Fleet of Foot
Time is of the essence
When it comes to managing malicious risks speed of response is critical. We strive to deliver exceptional service in times of need
Standing before you
We live our values
We stand before you in your time of need. Our code of conduct guides our actions every day
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