Antares
Consistent approach,
specialist underwriting,
unrivalled service
Our business
Our approach
Antares Syndicate 1274 is managed by Antares Managing
Agency Ltd, an established independent Managing Agent
at Lloyd’s, the world’s global insurance and reinsurance
market of choice, which benefits from the consistently strong
security ratings assigned to Lloyd’s; "A+" from Standard
& Poor’s and "A" from A.M. Best.
We recognise that excellent client service relies on knowledge,
experience, consistency and efficiency from every aspect
of our business. Our underwriting teams are dedicated to
our clients’ needs together with our claims division, who are
comprised of expert and highly qualified specialists with
extensive experience of the Syndicate's chosen classes of
business. A dedicated exposure management team completes
the full service offering.
In every area of our business we are dedicated to providing
an efficient and effective service for our clients ensuring
quality, security, continuity and a consistent approach to
risk transfer.
Stamp capacity
Syndicate stamp capacity for 2014 is £242 million.
Our goals
We are dedicated to providing an unwavering and exemplary
level of service. This is based on our commitment to
developing and maintaining a fundamental understanding
of our clients’ businesses. Our goal is to be the specialist
insurer of choice for brokers, clients and business partners
based on a reputation for service, consistency of approach
and specialist expertise. We aim to nurture a lasting
partnership built on fairness, trust, understanding and respect.
Our people
We have built a team of highly experienced underwriters
and expert insurance professionals dedicated to providing
a market leading service. They have the authority to make
decisions and the expertise to tailor cover to suit the precise
needs of our clients. Consistency and continuity is core
to the Antares philosophy. Our teams have worked together
for years to build and refine their approach and ensure that
our brokers, clients and business partners can rely on us
to provide an exemplary level of service based on lasting
relationships. We have invested significant time and resources
in ensuring that our staff have the skills to offer innovative
risk management solutions that underpin and govern
our approach.
Antares Syndicate 1274
www.antaresunderwriting.com
Territorial scope
Our business is geographically diverse in order to achieve the
appropriate spread and balance required within a successful
international insurance and reinsurance portfolio.
North America & Canada – 28%
Japan, Australia & Far East – 23%
United Kingdom – 17%
Europe – 18%
Central & South America &
Caribbean – 6%
Middle East – 3%
Africa – 3%
Rest of World – 2%
Key benefits for you
• An internationally recognised lead market
• Empowered underwriters, experienced claims
professionals and expert modellers
• A reputation for consistent and efficient service
A traditional Lloyd’s syndicate
with a modern bespoke service
Products and services
We offer a diverse portfolio of business lines comprising (percentage figures based on GWP, 2014 plan):
Marine and Aviation – 53%
Specialty Lines – 28%
Reinsurance – 19%
16%
11%
12%
11%
9%
11%
9%
8%
6%
1%
3%
Marine
Cargo &
Specie
Offshore
Energy
Marine Hull
& Liability
Aviation
Terrorism
Financial
Institutions
Political
& Financial
Risks
Professional Accident
Indemnity
& Health
3%
Miscellaneous
Marine
Excess of
Loss
Property
Excess of
Loss
Stephen Redmond FCII Managing Director
Stephen has been Managing Director since the launch of Antares in 2007. He joined Eagle Star in 1988
and in 1994 assumed the position of Underwriting Manager within Eagle Star Re. He became Underwriting Director in 1996 and subsequently Underwriting and Claims Director. He joined Württembergische
Versicherung AG in 1999, being promoted to Managing Director in 2002. He has held numerous London
market committee positions, including Chairman of the Institute of London Underwriters (ILU).
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Jonathan (Joe) Battle Active Underwriter
Joe was appointed Active Underwriter of Antares Syndicate 1274 in October 2009. He has worked in the
Marine and Energy Insurance Market for over 25 years, beginning his career in Lloyd's in 1985. He joined
Antares as Hull, Energy and Liability Manager in 2007 from Axis. Prior to joining Axis, he worked at
Ace Global Markets, where in addition to his position as Senior Underwriter for Syndicate 2488, he
was Head of Marine from 1998 to 2001 and Head of Offshore and Onshore Energy from 1998 to 2000.
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Michael Harding BA (Hons) ACII Chartered Insurer Marine & Aviation Underwriting Manager
Michael has been involved in the London Cargo and Specie Market for over 30 years, underwriting both
a facultative and reinsurance account. He specialises in bulk and liquid commodities, project cargoes and
treaty reinsurance. He is a past Chairman of the Joint Cargo Committee and a former member of the
IUMI Cargo Committee through which he has built up a network of international contacts. His particular
expertise in Specie is in the area of Fine Art and developing markets. He joined Antares in 1999 and
has been responsible for the management of the Marine & Aviation department since 2002, helping
to grow the portfolio to its current size. He is a member of the LMA Marine Committee.
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Kieran Oliver Non-Marine Underwriting Manager
Kieran joined Antares in 1999 as Accident and Liability Underwriting Manager and was promoted
to his current position in 2002. He began his career in 1977, joining insurance broker Kirkland Timms.
He moved to Trident General in 1984 assuming the role as Deputy Underwriter of the Engineering/
Construction portfolio. In 1989 he was promoted to the position of Underwriter with responsibility
for the Liability, Professional Indemnity and Financial Institutions accounts. He joined Eagle Star Re
as Accident Underwriter in 1990, a post he held until his promotion to Accident Manager in 1998.
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Gary Bradshaw ACII Chief Claims Officer
Gary joined the team in 1999 as Marine and Aviation Claims Manager, before assuming his current
position in February 2007. He has worked in the London Market in a claims capacity since 1982. He has
comprehensive experience of handling and managing all types of insurance and reinsurance claims and
is a past Deputy Chairman of the IUA/Lloyd’s Claims Group and a member of the Joint London Market
Claims Committee.
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