UnderwriteMe has appointed Andrew Doran as its new chief executive, following the departure of James Tait from the business.
Doran joins the insurtech firm from Pacific Life Re, its parent company, where he held the role of global chief underwriting officer. He brings more than two decades of insurance and reinsurance experience to the post, having spent the past five years based in Singapore, where he focused on the Asia markets.
He now returns to the UK to lead UnderwriteMe as it seeks to strengthen its position in the growing market for automated underwriting and claims technologies.
During his time at Pacific Life Re, Doran worked closely with UnderwriteMe to deliver underwriting and claims solutions to clients, making use of the company’s technology to develop tools underpinned by artificial intelligence.
Andrew Gill, executive vice president for global protection at Pacific Life Re and chair of UnderwriteMe, said: “His extensive experience and proven track record in the insurance industry, combined with his deep understanding of our company’s technology and strategic goals, make him the ideal leader to deliver UnderwriteMe’s growth ambitions.”
Doran said he was looking forward to working with the UnderwriteMe team to continue supporting insurers and advisers around the world.
“I look forward to working with the talented team at UnderwriteMe to continue driving innovation and excellence across our offering for both insurers and independent financial advisers globally, and to further strengthen our position as a leader in underwriting and claims automation and AI solutions,” he said.
