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Pioneer Underwriting Ltd

Pioneer Underwriting Ltd was launched in April 2011 under the Pioneer Holdings umbrella. Pioneer is a Managing General Agent (MGA), with binding authority to underwrite on behalf of Underwriters at Lloyd's. This provides Pioneer with substantial, high quality capacity making them one of the largest London based MGAs. With this backing, Pioneer has coupled Lloyd's security with a clear underwriting philosophy and a devoted team to underwrite your business.

Pioneer Overview

  • £62.5m gross premium in the first year with a plan to be £125m by the third year
  • Currently exclusively underwriting business supplied by BMS Group
  • Operating in a following capacity only
  • Diverse portfolio including property, medical malpractice, marine and general casualty
  • Independently underwritten in-house
  • Treaty catastrophe, retrocession and true long tailed classes will not be written

Why Pioneer?

  • Lloyd's security (AM Best A Rated)
  • Access to an exclusive market
  • Focused on building long term value
  • Expertise to underwrite a wide range of risks
  • Access to Lloyd's underwriters for support and guidance should a risk fall outside Pioneer's authority

Our Strategy

Pioneer has ambitious plans for the coming years and ultimately intends to develop a variety of risk taking entities to offer clients a wide range of underwriting vehicles, including the potential formation of a Lloyd's Syndicate.

Our team

Darren Doherty

Darren Doherty

Managing Director

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Charliy Butcher

Charliy Butcher

Personal Assistant

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Charliy Butcher

John Andrews

Director, Business Development

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Sophie Chapman

Sophie Chapman

Property Direct & Reinsurance

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Peter Coles

Peter Coles

PA Underwriter

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Andrew Dray

Andrew Dray

Claims

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Amy Fu

Amy Fu

Marine Direct & Reinsurance

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Alasdair Lea

Alasdair Lea

Property

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Robert Scott

Robert Scott

Casualty

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Matthew Searby

Matthew Searby

Casualty, Medical Professional, Long Term Care & Workers Comp

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Andrew Stout

Andrew Stout

Head Underwriter

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