Richard King

Richard King is a seasoned entrepreneur and insurance industry veteran who founded and currently serves as the CEO of Ticker, an insurtech company focused on connected motor insurance.12

Career Highlights

• Founder and CEO of Ticker since 20173
• Previously founded ingenie, one of the UK's first connected motor insurers, which was acquired for $145 million in 20155
• Co-founder of Innovation Group Limited, which developed a motor claims ecosystem and entered the FTSE 2505
• Seed investor and non-executive director at Neos, the UK's first connected home insurer, from 2016 to 201957

Ticker's Success

Under King's leadership, Ticker has achieved significant milestones:

• Reached profitability in November 2023, ahead of forecast2
• Wrote £107 million in gross premium in 2023, exceeding their £96 million target2
• Attained an attritional loss ratio of 50%, demonstrating strong underwriting profitability2
• Launched innovative products, including a pay-per-mile insurance offering4

Leadership Style

King emphasizes communication and company culture:

• Holds daily 10-minute Zoom meetings to keep the team informed1
• Focuses on company personality, culture, and diversity1
• Advocates for gender parity in leadership roles1

Education and Affiliations

• Attended Wimbledon College in SW193
• Director and Trustee of Chelsea FC Players Trust3
• Investor in Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd3

Richard King's LinkedIn username is richard-king-89a5422a.6