Laura Clarke
About Laura Clarke
Laura Clarke is an experienced underwriter currently serving as an Underwriter at Convex Insurance in London since 2021. She has held various positions at Allied World, including Assistant Vice President in the Property Division, and has a background in psychology from the University of Essex.
Work at Allied World
Laura Clarke has extensive experience at Allied World, where she has held multiple roles since 2011. She started as an Assistant Underwriter in the International General Property division, progressing to Underwriter and then Senior Underwriter from 2012 to 2017. In 2017, she served as Assistant Vice President in the Property Division for eight months before transferring to the Singapore office, where she continued in the same role until 2019. After a brief hiatus, she returned to Allied World as Assistant Vice President in the Property Division in London, a position she held until 2021.
Current Role at Convex Insurance
Since 2021, Laura Clarke has been working as an Underwriter at Convex Insurance in London, England. In this role, she applies her extensive underwriting experience to assess risks and develop insurance solutions. Her background in property insurance and her previous leadership roles contribute to her effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Laura Clarke studied at the University of Essex, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, achieving a 2:1 classification from 2001 to 2004. She also completed her secondary education at Newstead Wood School. Her academic background, combined with her professional experience in underwriting, provides her with a solid foundation in risk assessment and management.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before her tenure at Allied World, Laura Clarke worked at Chaucer Syndicates Ltd as an Underwriting Assistant for US Property Direct and Facultative from 2006 to 2008. She then continued in a similar role at Chaucer from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Junior Account Manager at Axco Insurance Information Services in 2011. This diverse experience in underwriting roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance industry.