Leadership Team

Meet the experts behind our success and reputation for excellence.

Leadership

Dennis Branoff

Chairman

Dennis Branoff is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a career spanning international franchising, insurance, real estate, technology and healthcare, having founded and scaled multiple businesses including Weight Watchers franchises across the US and Europe, Spotted Risk and Branoff Capital.

Nicholas Branoff

Founder & Vice Chairman

Nicholas brings extensive international experience across underwriting, wholesale brokerage and specialty risk, having built and grown United Risk Partners across multiple classes and geographies while developing specialist expertise in emerging risks.

Andrew Norman

Director of operations

With over 25 years’ experience in the London insurance market, Andrew combines deep technical expertise with senior operational leadership across delegated authorities, open market business and reinsurance.

Sam Hovey

Chief Financial Officer

Sam brings senior leadership across finance, operations and compliance, helping shape URP’s strategy, growth and technology. Sam has more than 25 years’ experience in the London insurance market,

Tom Montgomery

Head of Marine & HNW

With over 20 years’ experience in private client and UHNW insurance, Tom combines deep marine expertise with trusted relationships and a global network spanning some of the world’s most valuable assets.

Neil Bagwell

Head of Property

With over 40 years’ experience across the London Market, Neil combines deep technical expertise with practical insight across commercial property, transportation, homeowners and affinity business.

Tom Hutton

Head of Subsea

Tom brings extensive operational experience across deep-ocean exploration and luxury adventure, combining military discipline with expertise in managing complex expeditions, subsea operations and high-value assets in remote environments.

David Zorab

Superyachts & Newbuilds

David brings over 30 years’ experience in specialist marine insurance to URP, with deep expertise in superyacht risks and longstanding relationships with high-net-worth clients and the international marine market.

Becky Freeman

Senior Account Manager, Yachts

With 20 years’ experience in insurance, Becky specialises in UHNW marine risks, combining deep expertise in complex vessel placements with trusted relationships and clear, practical advice throughout the lifecycle of a vessel.

Graham Seymour

Head of Personal Accident

With over 23 years’ experience in personal accident insurance, Graham specialises in protecting professional athletes, combining deep sector knowledge with trusted relationships across the sporting and insurance markets.