Financial Institutions

Jamie has over 20 years' experience in the insurance market, specialising in Financial Institutions, Directors & Officers Liability and Pension Trustee Liability risks. Prior to joining Amiga Specialty as Managing Director — Financial Lines, Jamie spent more than 15 years at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, where he built and led the Financial Institutions division, growing it into a market-leading business with a broad international footprint.

Outside of work, Jamie is assistant manager of his son's Under-14 football team, proudly sponsored by Amiga Specialty, and spends much of his spare time on the touchline or ferrying his children between various sporting and social commitments. When time allows, he enjoys a round of golf, although most weekends are now dictated by youth football fixtures and family logistics!

Rita is a Senior Underwriter at Amiga Specialty, specialising in Financial Institutions risks across D&O, Professional Indemnity, Crime and related lines. She is responsible for underwriting and pricing complex international risks, as well as developing broker relationships to drive new and renewal business.

Rita has over 20 years' experience in the London Market, having held senior underwriting and leadership roles at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, ArgoGlobal (Lloyd's Syndicate 1200) and Dual Corporate Risks.

Prior to joining Amiga, Rita was Unit Head – Financial Institutions at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, where she was responsible for underwriting strategy, financial planning, and delivery of business plan targets across the D&O/FI portfolio.

She holds a degree in Actuarial Science from City University. Outside of work, Rita enjoys running having completed the New York marathon, cooking, and travelling the world.

Chantell is a Senior Underwriter within the FI team and has over 20 years' experience in the insurance market. Chantell commenced her insurance career with Newline Group before joining Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, where she spent 17 years building expertise in Financial Institutions underwriting.

Outside of work, Chantell enjoys spending time with her family and supporting her children's many extracurricular activities. She particularly values family holidays, which provide an opportunity for everyone to relax, reconnect and enjoy time together in the sun.

Andrew has over 35 years' insurance experience, starting as a financial lines insurance broker at HSBC Insurance Broker in 1990 where he ended up, after 11 years' service, managing a portfolio of UK and international risks on both a wholesale and retail basis. 9 years followed at Dual London as director and senior underwriter. Andrew then started and built a financial lines practice at a Lloyd's syndicate for 10 years before joining Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital in 2020.

Andrew holds a BA (Hons) degree in French from Durham University.

Away from work, Andrew enjoys watching sport and walking (usually with dogs). Andrew also engages in angling, golf and gardening albeit that he is not overly proficient at any of them.

Richard has over 15 years' experience in the insurance market, specialising in Financial Institutions, Directors & Officers Liability. Prior to joining Amiga Specialty as Senior Underwriter within the FI department, Richard held roles at other companies across both the MGA and Lloyd's environments at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, ArgoGlobal & DUAL Corporate Risks.

Away from work, Richard is involved in youth football coaching holding a role as a coach at Ferdinand Collective Southend & is the manager of his son's U10's football team in Great Wakering. A keen sports lover, Richard can be found either on a golf course or cricket pitch when he's not spending time with his family.

Alex has over 5 years' experience in the insurance market, specialising in Financial Institutions and Commercial Directors' and Officers' Liability. Prior to joining Amiga Specialty as an Underwriter within the FI Department, Alex has also held roles at other companies including Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital and Howden Insurance Brokers. Prior to this, Alex also has 4 years' experience of working in accountancy. Alex holds a BA (Honours) Degree in History from the University of Southampton.

Away from work, Alex is an avid runner and swimmer.

Archie joined Amiga as an Underwriting Admin Assistant, having previously interned at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital. Archie supports the underwriting team with a range of responsibilities, helping to ensure policies and processes are managed efficiently while delivering a high standard of service.

Outside of work, Arch enjoys playing football, golf and padel. As well as staying active and spending time with friends and family.