Richard Smith, MEng, ACII

Experience

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  Laing O'Rourke

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2007

  Onsite Civil Engineer

  - Selected for the company’s fast‐track graduate training scheme as a site‐based civil engineer- Responsible for the onsite selection, pre‐qualification, co‐ordination and management of various subcontractors and suppliers.‐ Responsible for managing subcontractor and supplier progress payments including on‐sitechecks of quality control, method statements, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

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  Zurich Insurance Company Ltd

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2014

  Serviced the Risk Engineering needs of London’s global book of construction business:- Circa 130 Zurich led policies worth €44m GWP covering CAR, Public Liability, and Delay in Start‐up.- CAR based engineering surveys covering risks in the UK, Germany, Belgium, Russia, North America, South America, and the Caribbean.- Played an active role in the development of 'Subguard' to prospective clients and the engineering support to existing clients (including Wates, Lend Lease, and Hochtief).- During this time I organised and implemented a year‐long international rotation to develop my proficiency in the Subguard product, with assignments in Schaumburg, New York, and Dallas. Show less

  • Underwriter - Energy

    Jun 2011 - Oct 2014

  • Risk Engineer - Construction

    Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Global Associate Programme (GAP)

    Sept 2007 - Jul 2008
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  Asia Capital Re

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2018

  Senior Underwriter – Property, Energy and Engineering Lines

  - Underwrote, managed and steered a portfolio of fac risks across multiple product lines: Property & Power, Downstream Energy and CAR/EAR. Authority held in all aforementioned lines.- Undertook regional budget setting, forecasting and business strategy. Developed and serviced a book of business via regular market visits - building relationships with key stakeholders including clients, brokers and external risk consultants.- Undertook engineering-driven underwriting, regularly liaising with external Property Risk Consultants to better manage exposures and drive risk improvement proposals for our clients. Show less

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  FM Global

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Global Services Executive

  - A strategic and advisory risk management role offering a range of consulting services to assist stakeholders including FM Global clients and client service teams. Tasked to accelerate risk improvements, providing insights and intelligence to the internal group, clients and brokers.- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of FM’s World Reach Partner (WRP) network across EMEA.- Regularly meeting & presenting to senior WRP management (C-suite and Ops management) to develop strong business relationships and a thorough understanding of their business. Show less

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  Aspire Underwriting Agency Ltd.

  Aug 2019 - now

  Established the underwriting function for the MGA based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), assuming positions on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team.Responsibly for all lines of business, including Downstream Energy, Upstream Energy, Operational PowerGeneration, and CAR/EAR.Global territorial scope supported by A‐rated carriers.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Board Director - Chief Underwriting Officer & Deputy CEO

    Jan 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Board Director - Head of Underwriting

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2022