We’re obsessed with excellence and laser-focused on protecting people from the fallout of tough decisions. We don’t chase easy wins. The desire to seek out complex, high-risk landscapes is in our DNA.
Our bold strategy, powered by incisive data, analytics and initiatives, like our US Defense Counsel Survey, helps us understand current trends and provide original thought leadership.
With passionate underwriters and calculated decisions, we deliver fair, accurate pricing, paired with an unmatched, responsive claims service and an ‘inkblot’ approach that adapts to changing market needs.
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TERRITORY
Worldwide with an emphasis on USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan and the UK.
PRODUCTS
As well as Directors and Officers Liability, D&O includes bespoke directors and officers liability policies tailored to client’ needs.
LIMITS OFFERED
Directors and Officers covers up to 10M USD, CAD and AUD, and 10M GBP for Primary and Low Excess layers.
We protect visionary leaders at all levels, from start-ups to global giants. Our Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance provides up to $10M cover, focusing on industries from biotech to cloud software to mining.
Using insights from Defense Counsel Surveys, global industry panels, and bespoke client packs, we deliver specialised guidance to help navigate industry-specific and emerging risks.
Ed Whitworth
HEAD OF FINANCIAL LINES
Apart from some time in the British Army, I have been underwriting US and international publicly-traded companies for most of my career, with a focus on primary. I spent nine years underwriting at Hiscox before becoming Head of Directors & Officers Liability at Inigo. In my spare time I am a big fan of the outdoors – all year round. I also coach rugby and volunteer as a vaccinator for the NHS.
London, United Kingdom
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Tom Ielapi
HEAD OF D&O
After working at Beazley Syndicate for 13 years as a US D&O Underwriter and latterly setting up and managing the International D&O Team in London I was so excited to join Inigo in the summer of 2021 right at the beginning the Inigo journey. I bring with me a wealth of underwriting experience from around the world which enables me to provide innovative and simple solutions to what can be complicated risk. My aim is to work with clients for the long-term providing them with consistent loyal support enabling them to focus on running their business. Critical to this aim is to travel around the world to visit clients locally to better understand their risk and continue to build strong long lasting partnerships.
Tommy White
UNDERWRITER
My role as Senior Underwriter in the Directors & Officers Liability team involves underwriting public company D&O for a wide range of clients – predominantly listed in the US and Australia. We focus on primary and low excess layers, and we’re open to considering all industry sectors. I have a young daughter who takes up most of my leisure time, but I also love travelling, sailing and cooking.
Millie Baars
As an Underwriter on the Directors and Officers team, I offer board and management teams protection for claims arising from decisions and actions made within the course of their company duties. We focus on publicly-listed companies and have international appetite across a broad range of industry sectors. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis and planning my future adventures.
Jonathan Adams
PRICING ACTUARY
Prior to joining Inigo in September 2024, I worked as a pricing actuary at SCOR, focussing on Casualty, PI and D&O across the US and Europe. In a previous life, I worked in Life Insurance, in the Business Development team of a large reinsurer. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling (often for long hikes), playing sports to generally diabolical standards and learning piano.
Valuable insights from claims data often lie buried and untouched in thousands of reports and surveys. We prioritise transforming this vast amount of information into actionable knowledge in our bespoke D&A and MI platforms.
By analysing past claims data to identify trends and pinpoint the root causes of losses, we can develop preventative strategies and improve future underwriting decisions. It also enables us to tell better stories about preventative technologies, and develop deeper risk management solutions that are innovative, unique and reflect Claims’ critical position as the core of our business.
Steve Agutter
HEAD OF CLAIMS
As Head of Inigo’s claims department, I am responsible for all classes of business. I bring 30+ years of insurance claims experience to Inigo and was formerly AIG’s Chief Claims Officer, International responsible for management of all Commercial & Personal Lines claims across the International & Speciality Divisions. I specialise in Property & Energy claims as well as Catastrophe response and will also oversee all inwards/ceded Reinsurance claims at Inigo. I have been at Inigo since the start joining in December 2020 and I sit on the Inigo Executive Committee.
Yera Patel
HEAD OF THIRD PARTY CLAIMS, HEAD OF LEGAL
I lead our Third Party claims area, specialising in D&O, Financial Institutions and Liability claims. I have over 20 years experience in the US and UK Markets. I am a New York licensed attorney, formerly in private practice. and before Inigo, I held Financial Lines Claims & Underwriting Management leadership positions at AXA XL and Beazley following my role at AIG in the Coverage Litigation and Financial Lines Departments. In addition to my Claims responsibilities, I am also is Head of Legal at Inigo and joined in January 2021.
Diane Lenkowsky
Claims Analyst
I am a Senior Claims Analyst focused on D&O and Financial Institutions. Before joining Inigo, I worked for 10 years in private practice in the United States where I handled all aspects of civil litigation on a broad range of cases, including D&O and EPLI matters. I joined Inigo in October 2024.
Eleanor Simon
CLAIMS ANALYST
I am a Senior claims Analyst, responsible for handling Financial Lines, Cyber and Casualty claims at Inigo. I am a qualified Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. Formerly with the law firm DLA Piper, I focussed on coverage and defence of high value claims across a range of classes of businesses, with first-hand expertise in cross border litigation and international arbitration. I gained claims experience at AXA XL, with a specific focus on handling US D&O. In my spare time, I enjoy getting outdoors, particularly hiking and sailing in the UK or abroad.
Oshana Benotmane
I joined Inigo in 2023 having graduated from University College London studying the LLM with a focus on Corporate Governance and Marine Insurance. As Claims Analyst I primarily handle General Liability and Marine & Energy Claims. Outside of work I enjoy running the Saturday morning parkruns.
Relationships: Refreshingly human communication, transparent at every step.
Decisive: A dedicated point person empowered with authority to make decisions.
Leadership: Technical expertise to ‘rally the market’ pushing the industry forward.
Creative: Disrupting the market by seeking bold solutions.
Visible: Claims at the forefront, a calming presence to support you and your business.
Analytical: Leaning on our insights and learning from losses.
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2024 Defense Counsel Survey
The litigation arena continues to evolve as the pandemic recedes further in the rear-view mirror and companies operate in a higher-interest rate environment.
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Biotech Protect Summary
The Inigo Biotech protect wording is based on the Advanced Boardroom and Company Protection wording, incorporating numerous Life Science specific enhancements.
Inigo Biotech Protect
The exclusive primary D&O wording tailored specifically for Life Science companies.
2023 Defense Counsel Survey
The inside story on US Directors and Officers Litigation
With a sharp focus on technology and innovation we collect rich information from rarely used sources, unlocking valuable insights for our customers that traditional analysis often misses - deepening understanding and building trust.
Providing the perfect companion to our specialised insurance, Inigo’s experienced Casualty team can offer bespoke cover to your particular needs, and create a long-term relationship that drives value for our customers.
The embodiment of deep thinking, we challenge the market with consolidated risk expertise that provides unparalleled geopolitical insights.
We’re claims analysts with decades of experience and technical expertise, cutting through red tape to solve complex problems with quick, empowered decision-making and a personal service.
We are driven by data excellence and are laser-focused on protecting people from the fallout of tough decisions. Breaking down complexity in high-risk environments is in our DNA.
At Inigo, we support clients by identifying trends and strategically planning for the energy transition focusing on operational efficiency and a sustainable future.
We strive to be a step ahead, anticipating the future of each risk profile to provide substantial, thoughtfully arranged data-driven capacity that shields your business from the unexpected.
