The Team

Mark Birkett
Chief Executive Officer

Mark combines his knowledge and experience of underwriting and broking all classes of business in insurance and reinsurance. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of International Risk Solutions Ltd (in 2000), an independent Lloyd's Broker which owns MGAs for niche lines of business.

Stuart Markley
Chief Finance officer

Brings with him financial expertise with detailed knowledge of the insurance industry.

Nigel Paxman
Chief Operating Officer and Head of Cargo Underwriting

Nigel has an extensive knowledge of underwriting cargo & specie insurance, and vast experience and understanding of the wider logistics business for commercial operations and High Net Worth private clients.

Charles Gayton
Head of Transportation (Underwriting and broking)

Highly motivated and dedicated member of the team for day to day quoting and administration.