Richard Smith – Senior Executive, LMA Academy

Richard leads the delivery of technical training for the Underwriting and Claims Academies. Richard works with internal stakeholders and LMA members to provide high-quality learning and development courses.

Richard has over 35 years' experience in the insurance market. Before joining the LMA in 2020, he held senior roles in Zurich Insurance, including Global Head of the Commercial Underwriting Academy, UK Commercial Learning & Development Manager and Head of Broker Market for the North West United Kingdom.

Richard holds FCII Chartered Insurer status, a BA (Hons) in History and Geography, and a BA (Hons) in Insurance Management.