Clare Sugden
About Clare Sugden
Clare Sugden is a Senior Contingency Underwriter at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies in London, England, with over two decades of experience in the insurance industry. She holds a BSc Hons in Financial Services from The University of Manchester and an ACII from the Chartered Institute of Insurance.
Work at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Clare Sugden has been employed at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies since 2020, serving as a Senior Contingency Underwriter. In this role, she is responsible for assessing and managing risks associated with contingency insurance, particularly within the entertainment sector. Her position is based in London, England, where she has contributed to the company's underwriting operations for four years.
Education and Expertise
Clare Sugden completed her secondary education at St Bernards High School for Girls, achieving GCSE/A Level qualifications from 1989 to 1994. She furthered her education at The University of Manchester, where she studied Risk Management and Financial Services, earning a BSc Hons in Financial Services and Associateship between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, she obtained the ACII designation from the Chartered Institute of Insurance, completing her studies in Insurance from 2000 to 2005.
Background in Underwriting
Clare Sugden has extensive experience in the underwriting field. She began her career as an Underwriting Assistant from 1999 to 2007, followed by a role as a Contingency and Film Underwriter from 2007 to 2013. She then advanced to Senior Underwriter Contingency and Film, serving from 2013 to 2020. Her expertise includes managing risks in the entertainment industry, particularly in the UK and Ireland.
Previous Roles in Entertainment Management
Prior to her current role, Clare Sugden held several positions focused on the entertainment sector. She worked as the UK and Ireland Entertainment Manager from 2018 to 2020 and briefly served as the UK and Ireland Entertainment and Media Practice Manager in 2020. These roles involved overseeing underwriting practices related to entertainment and media, enhancing her specialization in this niche market.