Meet our team of experts attending the event.

David Lawrence is CEO of Global Casualty, Special Risks & Programs at Price Forbes, bringing over 35 years of insurance experience. He joined in 2022 after selling Endeavour Insurance Services, where he was CEO for nearly 20 years. David manages complex risk placements and leads the team’s day-to-day operations, working closely with clients and key markets.

Phil is Chief Executive of Asia Pacific at Price Forbes and is leading our significant build out plans in both Singapore and the region. Phil has over a decade of insurance leadership experience. His expertise includes complex placements, tribunalising coverholders, and developing exclusive market facilities. With a background in law and politics, Phil has a proven track record of scaling businesses and enhancing client service delivery across global markets.

Dwight joined Price Forbes in April 2024 as an Associate Director in the Marine Cargo team, bringing over 20 years of London market experience. Starting in reinsurance claims at Newman Martin and Buchan, he transitioned to marine cargo broking, developing strong relationships across the industry. With extensive expertise in North American and global markets, Dwight is committed to delivering exceptional results for clients.

Ian is a director of the Price Forbes Cargo Team with over 45 years’ experience of placing worldwide Cargo risk but predominantly North American STP programs together with Transportation risks. He has strong London market presence with an eye for detail and delivering projects on time, also placing large international risks.

Chris Moore is an Associate Director at Price Forbes, specialising in International Casualty. With over 23 years in the insurance industry, Chris has extensive experience across various sectors, including Australia, Canada, and the Middle East. He joined Price Forbes in 2024, bringing his expertise in Liability and a reputation for dedication to client satisfaction.

Jack Thomas is a Senior Broker at Price Forbes, specialising in Canadian risks. With expertise in liability wordings and innovative risk solutions, Jack joined in 2023. He began his career at Marsh, working across construction, mining, and other complex sectors. Jack has significant experience in handling high-value placements and spent time seconded to the Calgary office, building strong client relationships.

Neil Richardson is a Director at Price Forbes, leading the Life Science & Healthcare team. With over 20 years of experience, including 10 years specialising in clinical trial liability, Neil is known for his technical expertise in global programs. He joined Price Forbes in 2022 after leading the Clinical Trial Centre of Excellence at Marsh, working with major life science companies and hospitals worldwide.

Mark Hardy specialises in construction and engineering projects, delivering solutions for major ventures including onshore energy and heavy industry. He has built strong relationships with global insurers, securing favourable terms for clients. Mark is a Chartered Insurance Broker and ACII accredited, with extensive experience in both project and developer programs.

Nathan Dennis is a key member of Price Forbes' North American Construction team, focusing on innovative risk solutions for complex construction projects. He joined Price Forbes in 2020 and is recognised for delivering competitive advantages through bespoke placements.

Sarah Rossell is a Chartered Insurance Broker at Price Forbes, specialising in construction risks including Builders Risk and Erection All Risks. With over eight years of experience in the London market, Sarah joined Price Forbes in 2022, developing strong relationships with insurers to deliver tailored solutions for clients.

Dan Nicholls heads the Power, Renewables, and Downstream Energy team at Price Forbes. With over 20 years of energy property experience, he has managed large portfolios and designed bespoke risk transfer policies, particularly in the energy transition sector. Dan joined Price Forbes in 2024, previously serving as Head of Energy (Onshore) at Miller, with a strong focus on Canada and global markets.

Paul Cohen is Senior Vice President at Price Forbes, leading the Fine Art, Jewellery, & Specie Practice. With nearly 30 years of experience, Paul specialises in Jewellers Block and Specie Insurance, managing global portfolios of diamond, watch, and jewellery business policies. He has held leadership roles at JLT and Willis Towers Watson and co-founded CIB Insurance Services. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from California Polytechnic State University.

Nick Gavin-Powell leads Price Forbes' Private Wealth division, specialising in high-value personal insurances for wealthy individuals and families. With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on assets like fine art, jewellery, and high-value car collections. Nick has previously led private client practices at Howden, Aon, and Miller. He joined Price Forbes in 2023.

Jack Keilty is a Director at Price Forbes in the Commercial Management Liability Practice. He has over nine years of experience in D&O, EPL, and other liability insurances, with a focus on international D&O for publicly traded companies. Jack joined Price Forbes in 2020 after working as a senior broker at Marsh JLT Specialty London, specialising in challenging and distressed risk placements.

James Fletcher is a Director at Price Forbes, specialising in International Professional Indemnity. With over 12 years of experience, James focuses on placing global accounts for architects, engineers, accountants and insurance brokers. He has a strong track record of building multi-line binding authorities from the ground up. James holds an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) and is known for his attention to detail and client satisfaction.

Ben Wheeler leads the International Property team at Price Forbes, specialising in large and complex risks. With 15 years of experience, he manages a diverse portfolio across industries including mining and heavy industry. Ben joined Price Forbes in 2018 from Marsh, where he was a Senior Vice President in Risk Management, focusing on multinational clients and property placements.

Dene Allyn leads Price Forbes' mining team, specialising in underground and surface mining operations globally. Joining in 2015, she built the company's mining portfolio and created the successful Price Forbes Mining Forum. She travels extensively in support of her clients’ business and attends all the major mining conferences. She is widely recognised for her deal structuring and strong market relationships.

Edward Morley is a Director in the International Property / Mining team at Price Forbes. With 12 years of experience, he specialises in program design, placement strategy and marketing of complex accounts in a diverse array of occupancies, ranging from mining and metals to beach front hotels, ports and power generation. Prior to joining Price Forbes, he worked at Arthur J. Gallagher serving a variety of multinational clients.

Neil Carnt is Divisional Director for Casualty in Risk Solutions, specialising in delegated authority and open market risks. With over 20 years of experience, focusing primarily on Canadian business he manages a diverse portfolio representing SMEs and global corporations across a variety of industry sectors.

Fraser is an Executive Director in Price Forbes' US Finpro Division, with over 14 years of experience in Management Liability Insurance. Specializing in advising and placing coverage for distressed companies, US-listed non-US firms, and international clients, he has deep expertise in D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary Liability. Fraser has previously held senior roles at JLT and Marsh, focusing on North American business and global risk solutions.