John Spencer

John Spencer is a seasoned professional with 35 years of senior management and board level experience in the insurance market. He possesses a strong background in risk identification, evaluation, management, and mitigation, coupled with a profound understanding of the insurance value chain.

With a Master of Arts in Modern Languages & Law from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Business Administration from The Open University, John combines academic excellence with practical business acumen.

His professional journey includes roles such as Non-executive Chairman at Markel International, Former Group Chief Executive at BMS Group, and various board positions at reputable organizations like THB Group Ltd, Newline Group, and Lloyd's of London.

John Spencer excels in navigating the challenges of operating in a highly-regulated environment and is known for his expertise in fostering business growth and development while upholding exceptional standards of corporate governance.

Having held key positions such as Chairman at UK General Insurance and Non-executive Chairman at ArgoGlobal, John brings a wealth of experience in overseeing diverse aspects of the insurance industry including Underwriting, Distribution, Financing, and Technology/Analytics.