Paul Carnegie
About Paul Carnegie
Paul Carnegie is the Chief Underwriting Officer at Velocity Risk, where he has worked since 2023. He has over a decade of experience in underwriting, having previously held positions at Ed., Hiscox, and Kiln.
Current Role at Velocity Risk
Paul Carnegie serves as the Chief Underwriting Officer at Velocity Risk, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing underwriting operations and strategies within the organization. His expertise contributes to the company's risk assessment and management processes, ensuring that underwriting practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at Hiscox
Before joining Velocity Risk, Paul Carnegie worked at Hiscox as the Head of Commercial Lines & Alternative Risk from 2019 to 2023. In this capacity, he managed commercial underwriting operations and developed strategies for alternative risk solutions. His leadership in this role focused on enhancing the company's offerings in commercial insurance.
Experience at Ed.
Paul Carnegie was employed at Ed. as Division Director from 2011 to 2018. During his seven years in this role, he operated out of London, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included managing divisions within the company and contributing to its overall growth and success in the insurance sector.
Background in Underwriting at Kiln
Prior to his tenure at Ed., Paul Carnegie worked at Kiln as a Property and Special Lines Underwriter from 2006 to 2011. His role involved assessing risks and underwriting policies related to property and special lines of insurance. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in the underwriting field.
Education at The University of Edinburgh
Paul Carnegie studied at The University of Edinburgh from 1999 to 2004, where he earned a degree in Economics and Accounting with a classification of 2:1. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles and economic theory, which he has applied throughout his career in the insurance industry.