Our People

  • Richard Watson

    CEO Assured Underwriting Group, MD Travel & General Insurance Services (t&g) and ABTOT

    As CEO of AUG and MD for t&g and ABTOT, Richard oversees the work and resources of each company and supports them in achieving their individual corporate plans.   Richard is responsible to the Board of Directors for the Group’s financial performance, geographical expansion and product diversification.

    Richard Watson | LinkedIn

  • Walter McCulloch

    COO Assured Underwriting Group

    Walter is COO for the Assured Underwriting Group as well as acting Finance Director for ABTOT. A chartered accountant with over 20 years experience, Walter joined the Group in 2018. He is an executive Board member responsible for all Group operations as well as financial oversight and regulatory compliance.

    Walter McCulloch | LinkedIn

  • Tejash Bhagani

    Underwriting Director Travel & General Insurance Services (t&g) and Arcus Solutions

    Tejash is the Underwriting Director for t&g and Arcus Solutions and is responsible for the acceptance, management and monitoring of risks which require insolvency protection bonds, policies and guarantees, either in the UK and in EU countries.

    Tejash Bhagani | LinkedIn

  • Julie Jones

    Development Director Travel & General Insurance Services (t&g) and ABTOT

    Julie is Development Director for t&g and ABTOT, responsible for driving business and product development, and growing new business sales through sales and marketing across our websites and social channels. She also manages SEO strategy and oversees third-party relationships with our marketing agencies to strengthen brand awareness and generate leads.

    Julie Jones | LinkedIn

  • Mathieu Maillet

    Commercial Director Arcus Solutions

    Mathieu is Arcus Solutions’ Commercial Director and drives the growth of Arcus Solutions business through managing the broker network and underwriting team.  Mathieu is also responsible for developing the Arcus Solutions insurer panel.

    Mathieu Maillet | LinkedIn

  • Guillaume Bossard

    Operations Director Travel & General Insurance Services (t&g), Underwriting and Operations Director Arcus Solutions

    Guillaume is Arcus Solutions’ Underwriting & Operations Director. In this dual role he oversees the underwriting team and also manages the operations of our insurer’s delegated authority in compliance with French regulations. Guillaume also support t&g MD with the Irish operations.

    Guillaume Bossard | LinkedIn

  • Samin Patel

    Underwriting Director Travel & General Insurance Services (t&g) and Arcus Solutions

    Samin is Underwriting Director for t&g and Arcus Solutions, where he oversees the assessment and management of risks involving insolvency protection bonds, policies, and guarantees across the UK and EU.

    Samin Patel| LinkedIn

  • Jakov Dolic

    Senior underwriter and Country Manager

    Jakov is Senior Underwriter and Country Manager for Germany, Austria, the Benelux region, and Scandinavia, where he oversees the assessment, management, and monitoring of risks requiring insolvency protection bonds, policies, and guarantees.

    Jakov Dolic| LinkedIn

  • Samantha Bradbury

    Membership Director ABTOT

    As Membership Director, Samantha is the primary contact for ABTOT Membership, responsible for overseeing Membership renewals, reporting and compliance.  Samantha is also point of contact for the CAA and Department for Business and Trade, as well as Associate and Merchant Acquiring partners.

    Samantha Bradbury | LinkedIn