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Ian Barclay

CEO, Lycetts

Ian Barclay is spearheading the digital modernisation of one of the UK’s leading specialist brokers. With deep expertise in agricultural MGAs and delegated authorities and over 30 years of leadership experience from firms including AXA and Aon, Ian provides the Recorder's advisory board with strategic direction on building tools that simplify complex insurance workflows and drive operational excellence.

Ian Barclay

CEO, Lycetts

Ian Barclay is spearheading the digital modernisation of one of the UK’s leading specialist brokers. With deep expertise in agricultural MGAs and delegated authorities and over 30 years of leadership experience from firms including AXA and Aon, Ian provides the Recorder's advisory board with strategic direction on building tools that simplify complex insurance workflows and drive operational excellence.

Ian Barclay

CEO, Lycetts

Ian Barclay is spearheading the digital modernisation of one of the UK’s leading specialist brokers. With deep expertise in agricultural MGAs and delegated authorities and over 30 years of leadership experience from firms including AXA and Aon, Ian provides the Recorder's advisory board with strategic direction on building tools that simplify complex insurance workflows and drive operational excellence.

David Walsh

Founder and Group CEO, CFC

Over that time the business grew to over 850 employees, 130,000 business customers, a market capitalisation of over $5bn and became the largest independent MGA in the world. CFC was also proud to be known as about the most innovative player of scale in the global specialist insurance market, one of the global market-leaders for cyber insurance and most importantly, was consistently voted as about the best place to work in the London specialty insurance market.

David Walsh

Founder and Group CEO, CFC

Over that time the business grew to over 850 employees, 130,000 business customers, a market capitalisation of over $5bn and became the largest independent MGA in the world. CFC was also proud to be known as about the most innovative player of scale in the global specialist insurance market, one of the global market-leaders for cyber insurance and most importantly, was consistently voted as about the best place to work in the London specialty insurance market.

David Walsh

Founder and Group CEO, CFC

Over that time the business grew to over 850 employees, 130,000 business customers, a market capitalisation of over $5bn and became the largest independent MGA in the world. CFC was also proud to be known as about the most innovative player of scale in the global specialist insurance market, one of the global market-leaders for cyber insurance and most importantly, was consistently voted as about the best place to work in the London specialty insurance market.

Graeme Lalley

Group Chief Operating Officer, Jensten

Graeme Lalley leads Jensten's strategy for transformation, technology, and operational excellence. With over 20 years of experience in financial services and M&A integration, Graeme advises Recorder on building scalable digital infrastructure that streamlines complex workflows for high-growth insurance groups.

Graeme Lalley

Group Chief Operating Officer, Jensten

Graeme Lalley leads Jensten's strategy for transformation, technology, and operational excellence. With over 20 years of experience in financial services and M&A integration, Graeme advises Recorder on building scalable digital infrastructure that streamlines complex workflows for high-growth insurance groups.

Graeme Lalley

Group Chief Operating Officer, Jensten

Graeme Lalley leads Jensten's strategy for transformation, technology, and operational excellence. With over 20 years of experience in financial services and M&A integration, Graeme advises Recorder on building scalable digital infrastructure that streamlines complex workflows for high-growth insurance groups.

James Wright

Head of Digital Underwriting, Beazley

James Wright leads the strategic delivery of digital insurance solutions for the SME market at Beazley. With over 20 years of experience at Beazley, James specialises in scaling digital platforms, building cross-functional teams, and aligning technology with global distribution strategies. James' vision for an API enabled future for commercial insurance aligns closely with Recorder’s.

James Wright

Head of Digital Underwriting, Beazley

James Wright leads the strategic delivery of digital insurance solutions for the SME market at Beazley. With over 20 years of experience at Beazley, James specialises in scaling digital platforms, building cross-functional teams, and aligning technology with global distribution strategies. James' vision for an API enabled future for commercial insurance aligns closely with Recorder’s.

James Wright

Head of Digital Underwriting, Beazley

James Wright leads the strategic delivery of digital insurance solutions for the SME market at Beazley. With over 20 years of experience at Beazley, James specialises in scaling digital platforms, building cross-functional teams, and aligning technology with global distribution strategies. James' vision for an API enabled future for commercial insurance aligns closely with Recorder’s.

Jon Filer

Managing Director, Brunel PI Brokers

Jon Filer brings over a decade of specialist expertise in Professional Indemnity and tech-related risks. A champion of digital transformation, Jon provides strategic insights to help Recorder build a seamless, modern broker experience that eliminates administrative friction and enhances client journeys.

Jon Filer

Managing Director, Brunel PI Brokers

Jon Filer brings over a decade of specialist expertise in Professional Indemnity and tech-related risks. A champion of digital transformation, Jon provides strategic insights to help Recorder build a seamless, modern broker experience that eliminates administrative friction and enhances client journeys.

Jon Filer

Managing Director, Brunel PI Brokers

Jon Filer brings over a decade of specialist expertise in Professional Indemnity and tech-related risks. A champion of digital transformation, Jon provides strategic insights to help Recorder build a seamless, modern broker experience that eliminates administrative friction and enhances client journeys.

Graeme Newman

Former CEO, CFC

A strategic advisor and investor in early-stage insurance businesses, with over 20 years of industry experience. As former CEO of CFC, a high-growth, private equity-backed fintech, he played a key role in scaling the business over 15 years from $10m to over $1bn GWP, culminating in a $3bn private equity buy-out. A pioneer in cyber insurance, Graeme helped build CFC into a global leader and was named Cyber Industry Person of the Year four times at the Advisen Cyber Awards and inaugural winner of the John Love Innovation Award. He is passionate about scaling technology and data-driven ventures that deliver step-change innovation in the insurance industry.

Graeme Newman

Former CEO, CFC

A strategic advisor and investor in early-stage insurance businesses, with over 20 years of industry experience. As former CEO of CFC, a high-growth, private equity-backed fintech, he played a key role in scaling the business over 15 years from $10m to over $1bn GWP, culminating in a $3bn private equity buy-out. A pioneer in cyber insurance, Graeme helped build CFC into a global leader and was named Cyber Industry Person of the Year four times at the Advisen Cyber Awards and inaugural winner of the John Love Innovation Award. He is passionate about scaling technology and data-driven ventures that deliver step-change innovation in the insurance industry.

Graeme Newman

Former CEO, CFC

A strategic advisor and investor in early-stage insurance businesses, with over 20 years of industry experience. As former CEO of CFC, a high-growth, private equity-backed fintech, he played a key role in scaling the business over 15 years from $10m to over $1bn GWP, culminating in a $3bn private equity buy-out. A pioneer in cyber insurance, Graeme helped build CFC into a global leader and was named Cyber Industry Person of the Year four times at the Advisen Cyber Awards and inaugural winner of the John Love Innovation Award. He is passionate about scaling technology and data-driven ventures that deliver step-change innovation in the insurance industry.

Joel Markham

Director of Schemes and Delegated Authorities, AXA UK

With over 20 years of industry experience, Joel leads AXA’s strategic partnerships within the MGA and schemes space. He advises Recorder on bridging the gap between high-volume delegated business and digital innovation to drive scalable, data-led growth for broker and MGA partners.

Joel Markham

Director of Schemes and Delegated Authorities, AXA UK

With over 20 years of industry experience, Joel leads AXA’s strategic partnerships within the MGA and schemes space. He advises Recorder on bridging the gap between high-volume delegated business and digital innovation to drive scalable, data-led growth for broker and MGA partners.

Joel Markham

Director of Schemes and Delegated Authorities, AXA UK

With over 20 years of industry experience, Joel leads AXA’s strategic partnerships within the MGA and schemes space. He advises Recorder on bridging the gap between high-volume delegated business and digital innovation to drive scalable, data-led growth for broker and MGA partners.

Laura Hancock

Managing Director, Yutree Insurance

Laura Hancock is a prominent leader in the UK insurance broking sector. Chair of BIBA’s Insurance Technology and Innovation Committee, and current member of BIBA’s Insurance Brokers' Standards Committee and the CII’s Broking Community Board, Laura brings deep expertise in scheme development, regulatory compliance and broker distribution. Her insights ensure Recorder's product roadmap is commercially viable and customer-focused.

Laura Hancock

Managing Director, Yutree Insurance

Laura Hancock is a prominent leader in the UK insurance broking sector. Chair of BIBA’s Insurance Technology and Innovation Committee, and current member of BIBA’s Insurance Brokers' Standards Committee and the CII’s Broking Community Board, Laura brings deep expertise in scheme development, regulatory compliance and broker distribution. Her insights ensure Recorder's product roadmap is commercially viable and customer-focused.

Laura Hancock

Managing Director, Yutree Insurance

Laura Hancock is a prominent leader in the UK insurance broking sector. Chair of BIBA’s Insurance Technology and Innovation Committee, and current member of BIBA’s Insurance Brokers' Standards Committee and the CII’s Broking Community Board, Laura brings deep expertise in scheme development, regulatory compliance and broker distribution. Her insights ensure Recorder's product roadmap is commercially viable and customer-focused.

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