Chris Newman

Chris is the Managing Director, Global at ACORD, responsible for London operations and developing ACORD outside of the US. Chris has two distinct strengths within the insurance sector: one in relation to operational management within mainstream insurance organizations, and the other focused on the development and growth of insurance-focused technology companies.

As an innovative leader with a wealth of experience in the global insurance industry, Chris has a wide-ranging background with a successful track record for developing and leading high-growth insurance technology organizations, working with both start-ups and industry leading-organizations. He has also previously held the role of Head of Operations for a £1b Lloyd’s Syndicate and was responsible for the Global Programme for a $4bn Bermudian Reinsurance Group, establishing regional platforms in Asia, North and Latin America; he has also held senior leadership roles within General Insurance companies.