Michael BARTHOLOMEW
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Upstream Energy Broker specialising in Oil & Gas and Construction All Risks, with experience supporting complex international programmes across Lloyd’s and company markets. Strong track record in client relationship management, market placement, and insurer negotiation, including handling premiums exceeding $20m. Experienced working with LatAm and global clients and delivering placements under tight deadlines while maintaining technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Upstream Broker & Account Executive
Willis Towers Watson
London
2025.10 - Current
- Promoted into a hybrid Account Executive / Broker position within the Upstream Energy team, reflecting increased responsibility across both client management and market placement. Managing both client relationships and market placement across complex international programmes.
- Managing a portfolio of international clients with a focus on the Latin American (LatAm) region, delivering tailored insurance solutions in coordination with local offices.
- Leading client engagement across renewals, placements, and ongoing servicing, ensuring alignment with risk, coverage, and commercial objectives.
- Delivering complex Upstream Energy placements under tight deadlines, consistently achieving rapid quote turnaround without compromising technical accuracy or regulatory compliance.
- Managing multiple concurrent tenders across international portfolios, effectively prioritising in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Driving placement strategy through active market engagement, assessing insurer appetite and securing competitive terms across Lloyd’s and company markets.
- Structuring and developing detailed pricing models and premium breakdowns to support placement strategy and client decision-making.
- Negotiating pricing, terms, and coverage with insurers, balancing client requirements with market conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managing the full placement lifecycle from submission through to binding, including facility placement and carrier coordination.
- Handling high-value programmes with premiums in excess of $20m across complex and large-scale risks.
- Demonstrating strong technical expertise in Construction All Risks (CAR) programmes and associated infrastructure exposures.
- Acting as a central liaison between clients, insurers, and international stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and execution of placements.
- Ensuring full adherence to FCA and internal compliance requirements across all placements, documentation, and client communications.
Associate Broker (Natural Resources)
WTW, London
London
2024.04 - 2026.05
- Currently working as an Associate Broker within the Natural Resources division at WTW, I operate in the Lloyd’s of London market, supporting the placement of complex risks across a broad range of sectors. These include Upstream Oil & Gas, Downstream and Petrochemicals, Power & Utilities, Metals & Mining, Renewables, and associated Liabilities — providing tailored solutions for clients operating in high-value, high-risk industries.
- I have taken a lead role in the electronic placement of risks via Placing Platform Limited (PPL), with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Alongside my technical broking responsibilities, I support client roadshows and placement meetings, assisting in the presentation of market solutions and ensuring client needs are clearly understood and effectively addressed.
- In addition to my broking duties, I actively contribute to the development of junior staff by delivering structured training programs and mentoring support. This includes presenting live internal training courses on broking fundamentals, market practices, and other key operational areas.
New Business DA Underwriting (Film, Media & TV)
Tysers Insurance Brokers, Colchester
Colchester
2024.01 - 2024.04
- In my role within New Business DA Underwriting, I delivered a high level of service to support client retention and identify opportunities for future business growth. I underwrote and bound risks in line with our delegated authority, using our Excel-based underwriting framework to ensure accurate pricing, appropriate risk selection, and full compliance with authority limits. I identified cross-selling opportunities where appropriate and upheld the duty of good faith by providing informed recommendations, particularly where legal or regulatory matters were concerned. I operated in strict accordance with FCA guidelines, including the identification of vulnerable customers, completion of due diligence checks, and ensuring all actions aligned with the client’s best interests. I maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including insurers, credit providers, and clients, to support successful policy delivery and long-term outcomes.
Commercial Account Handler (Film, Media & TV)
Tysers Insurance Brokers, Colchester
Colchester
2023.04 - 2024.01
- As a Commercial Account Handler, I was responsible for managing mid-term adjustments, overseeing renewal processes, and handling client queries with a strong emphasis on accuracy and service delivery. I applied endorsements and policy conditions where coverage was expanded, ensuring all amendments adhered to internal signatory referral procedures. I regularly used insurer tools such as flood mapping and theft risk analysis to support accurate underwriting decisions and provide tailored advice. Operating within delegated authority, I applied renewal loadings or extended coverage—such as territorial limits—where appropriate. I was proficient in the use of Acturis and sourced a variety of e-Trade policies, including office package policies placed outside of dedicated schemes. I also managed Premium Credit agreements and renewals to facilitate client payment solutions.
Personal Lines Account Handler (General Insurance)
Tysers Insurance Brokers, Colchester
Colchester
2022.09 - 2023.04
- In my role as a Personal Lines Account Handler, I managed large motor fleet insurance policies and handled the placement of high net worth consumer insurance, including home and motor coverage. I ensured full compliance with FCA regulatory requirements, maintaining a strong focus on delivering accurate, advice-led service tailored to individual client needs. I arranged both short-period and annual policies, including the issuance of motor insurance cover notes, and developed in-depth knowledge of specialist products such as GAP. I also worked with a wide range of consumer insurance wordings, policies, and markets.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Insurance
Chartered Insurance Institute
London, United Kingdom 2022.09 - 2024.01
NVQ Level 3 - Insurance
Skillsedge Level 3 Insurance Practitioner
Norwich, United Kingdom 2022.09 - 2024.01
A-Levels - Mathematics
Suffolk One
Ipswich, United Kingdom 2019.09 - 2020.06
A-Levels - Economics
Suffolk One
Ipswich, United Kingdom 2019.09 - 2020.06
A-Levels - Business Studies
Suffolk One
Ipswich, United Kingdom 2019.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Upstream Energy & Natural Resources Broking (Oil & Gas, CAR, Infrastructure)
- Client Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement (incl LatAm markets)
- End-to-End Risk Placement & Market Execution (Lloyd’s & Company Markets)
- Placement Strategy, Market Appetite Analysis & Insurer Negotiation
- Construction All Risks (CAR) & Complex Programme Structuring
- High-Value Programme Handling (Premiums exceeding $20m)
- Tender Review, Pricing Model Development & Premium Structuring
- Placing Platform Limited (PPL) & Electronic Placement Systems
- Regulatory Compliance & FCA Requirements in Placement Processes
- Delegated Authority Underwriting & Policy Interpretation
- Strong Communication, Negotiation & Commercial Awareness
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Timeline
Upstream Broker & Account Executive
Willis Towers Watson
2025.10 - Current
Associate Broker (Natural Resources)
WTW, London
2024.04 - 2026.05
New Business DA Underwriting (Film, Media & TV)
Tysers Insurance Brokers, Colchester
2024.01 - 2024.04
Commercial Account Handler (Film, Media & TV)
Tysers Insurance Brokers, Colchester
2023.04 - 2024.01
Personal Lines Account Handler (General Insurance)
Tysers Insurance Brokers, Colchester
2022.09 - 2023.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Insurance
Chartered Insurance Institute
2022.09 - 2024.01
NVQ Level 3 - Insurance
Skillsedge Level 3 Insurance Practitioner
2022.09 - 2024.01
A-Levels - Mathematics
Suffolk One
2019.09 - 2020.06
A-Levels - Economics
Suffolk One
2019.09 - 2020.06
A-Levels - Business Studies
Suffolk One
2019.09 - 2020.06