Brace Underwriting appoints Richard Wheeler as Senior Underwriter

Brace Underwriting Limited, a multi-line alternative risk underwriter backed by Beat Capital, has appointed Richard Wheeler as Senior Underwriter, effective immediately.

Based in London, Wheeler will report to Tom Sambrook, Head of Underwriting.

Wheeler will leverage his deep expertise in the international property sector and his experience in managing multi-line placements to strengthen Brace’s underwriting portfolio.

His responsibilities will also include client engagement and portfolio optimisation, ensuring that all business activities align with Brace’s strategic underwriting goals.

Wheeler brings over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry to Brace.

Previously, he served as an underwriting data manager at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), where he started as a senior business and strategic development underwriter in 2008 before advancing to his latest role in 2022. His career in underwriting began as an assistant at Argenta Syndicate Management in 2004.

Sambrook added: “We are committed to attracting market leading underwriters who align with our values to help drive strategic, opportunistic, and valuable growth for Brace. His considerable underwriting experience combined with his knowledge of data management makes Richard an excellent candidate for this role. We look forward to welcoming him to the Brace team.”

Wheeler commented: “Brace’s innovative and data-driven approach to underwriting and ability to focus on establishing meaningful and long-term partnerships made this an excellent opportunity for me. I look forward to working with CEO Adam Holberry, Tom and the rest of the underwriting team as we work to further build out Brace’s portfolio.”

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