PoloWorks has appointed Jonathan Barnes to the role of underwriting oversight manager, where he will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s governance and technical standards. Barnes joins the UK-based insurance support services provider from Sompo, where he served as head of underwriting governance. In his previous role, he managed a team of 12 specialists covering underwriting controls, delegated underwriting, exposure management, and product governance. Bringing more than 15 years of industry experience to the firm, Barnes previously held senior positions at KPMG in Bermuda. During his tenure there, he was responsible for building the firm’s insurance risk management and captive advisory practice, advising on all aspects of the captive lifecycle and the implementation of global insurance structures. His career also includes time as a syndicate performance manager at Lloyd’s and various senior underwriting roles at AIG, where he managed strategic accounts and the launch of new product offerings. PoloWorks provides essential support services to businesses in the Lloyd’s and companies markets from its centres in London and Cheltenham. The group’s portfolio includes Polo Insurance Managers, a Guernsey-based entity authorised and regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
