The Team

Over two decades Carl has been a key driver behind noteworthy transformations across several insurance and broking companies. He was appointed as strategic advisor to the Amlin Group Board, which included a period as interim Chief Operating Officer of Amlin. He was highly influential in the re-engineering of Amlin to become one of the leading markets in London. Similar high impact outcomes were facilitated for Hardy, Lloyds Japan and AON.

After a four year period as strategic advisor to BMS Group (Minova Insurance) he was appointed as the Group CEO. During his tenure the business was transformed into an expansive mid-tier broker which included the creation of a highly impressive multi-centered US platform. He also was instrumental to the introduction and build-out of Pioneer Underwriting, as part of his vision to create a unique intermediary.

Over the past three years he has been working as an advisor to various Private Equity companies who were seeking entry into the insurance sector.

Neil Templeman is a Chartered Accountant (FCCA) with a broad range of insurance experience gained from both ‘big 4 practice’ and industry. Neil predominantly worked on M&A and restructuring engagements working with clients in the financial services sector whilst in practice and subsequently worked extensively with Arthur J Gallagher in setting up their reinsurance broking division Capsicum Re whilst living and working in Bermuda.

Neil has gained experience in setting up capacity solutions for underwriters and MGA’s with a special competence in sourcing unique investment opportunities for capacity providers.

Neil also has significant experience in structuring alternative capacity deals in the ILS market.

Animesh is responsible for the management of the Downstream Energy portfolio at Aurous.

Prior to Aurous, Animesh worked at Qatar Reinsurance Company as an Energy Underwriter with a global portfolio of diversified energy risks. Animesh started his career at Zurich Insurance Company underwriting the Downstream Energy and Power portfolio.

Animesh holds an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) and a Masters in Chemistry from the University of Bristol.

Robert is responsible for the management of the Upstream Energy portfolio at Aurous.

Most recently, Robert worked at Qatar Reinsurance Company as an Energy Underwriter with a global remit. Prior to this, Robert was an Upstream Energy Underwriter at Zurich Insurance Company. Robert started his career at Willis Towers Watson as part of the Upstream Energy Placement team.

Robert holds an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) and a BA in Geography from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Will started his underwriting career at Liberty Syndicates in 2006 gaining exposure to multiple lines of business. After focusing on the Property class, Will joined Jubilee Syndicate in 2008 assisting with the start-up and growth of a successful book of business.

Jubilee were purchased by ANV Syndicate in 2013, where Will continued to write a diverse portfolio out of Lloyd’s of London.

In the summer of 2015, Will joined Antares Syndicate writing a worldwide portfolio. Here, Will grew the book from a standing start to $12m income in his first year, writing mainly light commercial excess of loss business.

Prior to joining the underwriting team at Aurous James spent two years working for QIC Global as a catastrophe modeller working closely with the Property D&F underwriting team.

James achieved a first class masters degree in meteorology and climate from the University of Reading. Here he developed strong analytical skills and gained a research assistant role looking into meteorological impact on building ventilation.

Dan has a wealth of regulatory experience gained in the London market. Dan has served on various market committees and steering groups, including the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA) delegated authority steering group (BOLT), and the Lloyd’s DA Audit Scope market practitioners’ review group responsible for delivering the new Audit Scope for the market.

Dan was also the market practitioner lead for the Lloyd’s 9000-series coverholder steering group for the Lloyd’s Brexit implementation workstream. Under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Senior Managers & Certification Regime Dan holds the senior management function ‘Executive Director SMF3’ and he is also a regulated individual with the Financial Services and Markets Authority of Belgium as an RD for EEA business (i.e. with supervisory authority over staff carrying on regulated insurance distribution activities).

He is the Chairperson of the Tysers MGA and Delegated Authorities Committee and he is a director of a consultancy company providing delegated authority solutions for Lloyd’s and managing agents at Lloyd’s. He also sits on the Chorus Panel at Lloyd’s supporting the development, and implementation of the replacement platforms for Lloyd’s delegated authority business (ATLAS and BARS).