Executive Team OUR TEAM James Hastings Chief EXECUTIVE Officer James was appointed CEO of W/R/B Underwriting in 2022. James has 20 years’ experience working in the London and Lloyd’s insurance market. James has a reputation for developing and transforming businesses. He has led underwriting, claims and operations functions and is known for strategic thinking and an open and inclusive style of leadership. James has acted as a director on regulated boards and has helped manage change in areas such as Brexit, pandemic, climate and ESG. James joined W/R/B Underwriting from a leading London market insurer, where he was the Managing Director for the Wholesale operations. This included a $1bn+ GWP insurance portfolio across UK, Europe, Asia and the US. ALASTAIR BLADES Chief Underwriting Officer Alastair joined W/R/B Underwriting in 2009 as CUO to lead the underwriting strategy and delivery. In 2013 he was appointed to President/CEO and held this role for 8 years, before returning to the CUO role in 2021. Alastair has over 34 years of industry experience in the London market. He previously spent 15 years at a leading London market insurer as a Senior Underwriter, where his worldwide commercial property account was recognised as one of the strongest commercial property accounts built at Lloyd’s. JACQUI HEDGES Director of Compliance & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Jacqui has been with W/R/B Underwriting since 2011, during which time she has held a variety of Executive leadership roles, including Chief Risk Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director. Jacqui is a member of the Board with responsibility for Operational and Assurance functions of the business. She is a Chartered Secretary, an affiliate member of the Institute of Risk Management, and has over 20 years’ experience in the London insurance market. The W/R/B Underwriting Executive Team is engaged with every facet of our business and focused on driving strategy and leading change. Through the combination of their diverse backgrounds and expertise, our business is informed, inclusive, and always looking to the future.