MEET THE TEAM

Mark is the founder and 100% owner of Iris. He invests in business and has set up a diverse portfolio of joint venture companies trading in London and overseas. The success of Iris is based on Mark’s ability to attract high quality talented individuals and teams to develop and manage coverholder business in the US and elsewhere.

Donn joined Iris in 2010 as a Board Director and producing broker specialising in Non-Marine, Personal Accident and Health and Life Treaty reinsurance. Donn has many years’ experience working in the insurance industry for companies such as Alsford Page & Gems, Alexander Forbes and Excess Insurance Company.

Margarita has been a Director of Iris for more than 10 years. She has responsibility for operational support including IT, HR, Compliance and Accounts. Prior to joining Iris, she occupied various positions with Microsoft Business Solutions. Margarita has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, as well as in Telecommunications and Management.

David joined Iris in 2015 to set up and manage a team responsible for developing wholesale accident & health, sports, entertainment and contingency business, particularly from MGA's and Lloyd's coverholders. He is one of the London insurance market's leading US sport specialists and prior to joining Iris spent almost 20 years with Miller Insurance Services.

John joined Iris in 2010 and specialises in professional liability and related lines, both programme and individual placements in the Lloyd’s and company market. His career began in 1985 with J.H. Minet before moving onto work at Hogg Robinson, Robert Fleming and Rattner Mackenzie.

Michael joined Iris Aviation Team in 2010. He has 38 years’ aviation insurance experience, having previously worked for a number of brokers including Bowring, Marsh and Alexander & Alexander.

Paul joined Iris in IN 2016 and has more than 30 years experience working in the London insurance market mainly with Lloyd’s insurance brokers. He specialises in providing solutions to help UK MGAs compete and grow.

In memory of Paul Burling Forever grateful 1955 - 2019

Richard joined Iris in 2010 and specialises in professional liability and related lines, both programme and individual placements on a direct basis. Before joining Iris he worked at Rattner Mackenzie and has over 40 years’ experience in the insurance industry.

SIMON JOINED IRIS IN 2017, AND SPECIALISES IN THE PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND FACILITATING OF LLOYDS AND LONDON COMPANY BINDING AUTHORITIES FOR PROPERTY, CASUALTY AS WELL AS OTHER CLASSES. SIMON BEGAN HIS INSURANCE CAREER IN 1992 AND HAS HELD SENIOR POSITIONS AT A NUMBER OF LONDON BROKING ORGANISATIONS.

STEVEN JOINED IRIS IN 2012 TO HELP US GROW OUR LLOYD’S COVERHOLDER BUSINESS. He has been working in the insurance market for over 30 years as an underwriter and broker and has been a Lloyd’s Coverholder specialist since 1986.

Dominic joined Iris in 2020 specialising in commercial insurances and financial lines. Dominic now services our UK and European clients securing them capacity for their schemes and markets for wholesale risks.

Henry joined Iris in November 2019 as part of the Specialty Lines Division as a Junior Broker/Technician. He has worked previously as a contractor gaining experience in the insurance industry with his first visit to the London Market in 2013.

James joined Iris as a Junior Broker in 2018 working in Accident & Health focusing on High limit disability and sports. Before joining Iris, James worked at Guy Carpenter for 2 years working in their bespoke Binders and Lineslips team. James is currently working towards being CII Qualified.

Lauren joined Iris in 2012 and is our specialist in fronted binders. Prior to joining Iris, Lauren worked with APG for just over two years.

Michaela joined Iris in 2018 as a Junior Broker, working within the Delegated Authorities team. She graduated from Portsmouth University in 2016 with a BA degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies.

Nick joined Iris in 2017 as a broker specialising in non-marine, personal accident and health and life treaty reinsurance. Nick has six years’ experience with Guy Carpenter and subsequently Willis Re as a non-marine reinsurance treaty broker, specialising in International territories such as UK, Japan, South Africa and Australia and New Zealand.

Rob joined Iris in 2014. He has 30 years’ experience working as a Lloyd’s Coverholder and as a broker for Lloyd’s Coverholders and he is a member of the London & International Insurance Brokers Association’s Delegated Authority Group.

Jessica joined Iris in 2014 to support the board of directors and now holds the roll of HR and Operations Manager.

Astrid joined Iris in 2014 and is a supervisor in our Accounts department. Before working at Iris she spent 5 years working in the Accounts department at COBRA. She is a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and is currently working towards completing her ACCA qualification.

Charlotte joined Iris in 2011 and is a broker support and claims technician for Delegated Underwriting Authority business. Before joining Iris, Charlotte worked as a claims technician for Heath Lambert.

Eddie joined Iris in 2010 as a senior technician/auxiliary broker. He has over twenty years’ experience of working in the insurance industry having held a number of broking and account management roles with London market and Lloyd’s brokers.

James joined Iris in 2015 as an IT technician with responsibility for our network infrastructure and to provide IT support for staff. Before working at Iris James spent three years working in the IT support team for InsureandGo Insurance.

Jane Joined IRIS in 2022 at our Southend office as a Claims Technician. Before joining IRIS Jane has worked within the Insurance Industry for over 30 years at various London Broking Organisations as a Claims Technician.

Janet has worked within the Insurance industry for over 40 years at various MGA’s, holding positions such as Senior Brokasure Technician. She now works at the Southend office as a Processing Technician for the Delegated Underwriting Authority team.

Julie joined Iris in 2019. She is working in the accounts department as an IBA technician. She has worked in the insurance industry for many years, with many years working for Aon Ltd – Xchanging.

Kate joined Iris in 2021, having previously worked as an Account Handler in the Bloodstock Market for 4 years. Kate is part of the Broker Back Up Team and works predominantly within the UK Property and Casualty divisions.

Marlyn joined IRIS in August 2021 as an Accounts Assistant. Before working at IRIS Marlyn held various accounting positions and is a member of AAT.

Natalie joined Iris as a Junior in 2014 during her time has progressed to become a claims technician. Natalie is currently studying for CII insurance qualifications.

Peter joined IRIS in 2022 as claims technician. Peter started as Claims Broker in Lloyds in 1976, working for various Brokers to date, handling direct and Binder account Business.

Rebecca joined IRIS in 2018 as an Accountant and has been working within accounts since 2010.

Sophie has a BSC Honours degree in Banking and finance, and has been Working in finance/accounts roles since 2016. Sophie Lived and worked in Australia for three years before joining Iris

Speranta joined Iris in 2019 after 12 years of working within the EU Delegation to the republic of Moldova in Project and programme management.

Stuart joined IRIS in 2020 and has worked in the London market for over 25 years. Stuart specialises in Reinsurance Claims.

Syeda joined Iris in 2010 as an Accounts Assistant and has since progressed to Accounts Supervisor. Prior to joining Iris she worked for St Lukes Health Group.