Meet the Team

Alex Barclay

Underwriter

Alex joined our underwriting division back in 2012 after being plucked from the company's regional office in 2010, demonstrating an impressive range of skills and industry knowledge in his personal lines experience.

Since November 2015 he has been overseeing the day to day running of the Tour Operators account, including the Crisis Management, Management Liability and Office classes of business.

Alex gained his CII Diploma in 2014 and is now currently working towards his ACII. His hobbies include football (West Ham), skiing, going to the gym and socialising.

Stuart McLaren

Travel Bonds Underwriter

Stuart has over 30 years worth of surety experience in the London marketplace, most recently as Lead Trader at RSA for Surety & Contingency Professional and Financial Risks.

In his role with Vantage Underwriting he is responsible for growing the company’s Travel Bond portfolio in the UK and strengthening their broker relationships within this market.

Jane Ager

Underwriter's Assistant

Jane has worked at Vantage Insurance Services since 1998 as PA to the Chief Operations Officer and Office Manager in her primary capacity.

Jane’s day to day tasks also include assisting the Underwriting team. She brings a strong administration and secretarial background to the role. Jane pulls together internal and external resources to ensure deadlines are met and provides core operational efficiency to the business.

In her spare time Jane enjoys going to the gym, reading, watching live bands and socialising with friends.