PRESS RELEASE
9 February 2015

Four new members elected to LMA Claims Committee

Following a ballot of managing agents’ heads of claims, Tony Rai of Hiscox, Simon White of Apollo, Sharon Long of Catlin and Ashley Lawrence of Argo have all been elected to the Lloyd’s Market Association Claims Committee (LMACC) for a two year term starting from 31 January 2015.

The main focus of the committee is to provide:

• strategic direction and vision for claims in the Lloyd’s market
• ownership and sponsorship of individual projects and workstreams
• market input to ensure that the Franchise arrangements enhance Lloyd’s claims handling effectiveness.

The LMACC also takes the lead in the professional development of the claims community and works in partnership with brokers and claims service providers to deliver quality claims services from the Lloyd’s market.

Robert Gregg, head of claims for the Lloyd’s Market Association, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Tony, Simon, Sharon and Ashley to the committee. I would like to thank all of those who offered themselves for election and their willingness to participate in the LMACC. We believe the committee offers a good representation of the market and that together we can help in continuing to develop and deliver the highest levels of service.”

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Notes to Editors

For further information please contact:

James Milne, Communications Manager
Lloyd’s Market Association
T 0207 327 8405
E james.milne@lmalloyds.com

Adrian Beeby
FWD PR
T 020 7623 2368
E adrian.beeby@fwdpr.co.uk

About the Lloyd’s Market Association Claims Committee (LMACC)

Membership of the LMACC for 2015 comprises:

Mike East, Canopius
Anthony Hobkinson, Beazley
Charles Glaisher, Faraday
Richard Foulger, Aegis London
Simon Catt, Mitsui
Andrew Mitchell, W.R. Berkley
Robert Kastner, Newline
Hannah Purves, Markel
Tony Rai, Hiscox
Simon White, Apollo
Sharon Long, Catlin
Ashley Lawrence, Argo
David Thompson, Argenta
Tim Willcock, LMA

About the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA)

Formed in 2001 and located in the heart of the Lloyd’s Building in the City of London, the Lloyd's Market Association represents the interests of the Lloyd’s underwriting community. All underwriting businesses at Lloyd’s are members, together managing gross premium income of around £26 billion per annum.
For more information visit: www.lmalloyds.com