CFC’s Louise O’Shea named on Insurance Post Power List 2025
CFC’s Group CEO, Louise O’Shea, has made Insurance Post’s Power List 2025, recognizing her exceptional impact across the business and wider industry.
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Louise O'Shea
Group Chief Executive Officer
Louise O’Shea joined CFC as Group CEO in 2024. She is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that drive customer-centric growth and position CFC as an industry leader in innovation, while creating a great environment for its people. Louise is also a member of the Board of Directors.
Louise has over 15 years’ experience working in senior leadership positions across the insurance industry, and was an independent non-executive director for CFC from 2021 to 2023. She joined CFC from Confused.com, the leading UK insurance financial services comparison site, where she was CEO for over five years. Prior roles include Head of International Business Development and Head of Investor Relations at Admiral Group, a FTSE 100 personal lines insurance group.
Louise holds a History master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh, as well as being a qualified Pension Trustee and Chartered Accountant.
Michael Grist
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Grist joined CFC as Chief Financial Officer in 2010 and leads the strategic planning of the organisation’s financial activities. Over the past 15 years, he has played a key role in CFC’s organic growth and its expansion into new markets and product lines. Michael is also a member of the CFC Board of Directors.
Michael has over 20 years’ experience working in senior commercial finance roles for FTSE 100, alternative investment market listed companies and private equity backed businesses. He joined CFC from THB Group, an insurance and reinsurance broking firm, where he was Head of Group Planning. Prior roles include Group Operations Manager at Invensys.
Michael holds a History degree from the University of Edinburgh, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Andrew Holmes
Group Capacity Director
Andrew Holmes was appointed as Group Capacity Director in 2025, with a focus on strengthening and expanding CFC’s carrier base, as well as diversifying the Group’s syndicate capital. Andrew has over 20 years’ experience at CFC as Chief Underwriting Officer, during which he has acquired excellent knowledge and a deep understanding of CFC’s business model, the markets in which it operates and its close partners across the industry.
He first joined CFC in 2001 from Argenta Syndicate Management, a Lloyds of London syndicate, where he was Liability Underwriter. Prior roles include Liability Underwriter at Marlborough Underwriting Agency.
Andrew holds an English Literature degree from University College London.
Kathryn Herrington
Chief People Officer
Kathryn Herrington joined CFC as Chief People Officer in 2024 and is responsible for leading our human resources and talent functions. She is passionate about the role HR can play in helping drive organizational outcomes through an effective talent strategy, great leadership development and a focus on culture.
Kathryn has over 25 years’ experience building high performing teams in financial services and technology. She joined CFC from SUSE, a multinational open-source software company, where she was Chief People Officer for two years. Prior roles include Chief Administrative Officer at CLS Group, a global financial market infrastructure, and SVP, Head of HR and Global Markets, at HSBC.
Kathryn holds an Economics and Social History degree from the University of Bristol.
Matthew Glenville
Group Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Glenville joined CFC as Group Chief Operating Officer in 2025 and is responsible for streamlining business operations and strengthening connectivity between CFC’s underwriting, technology and business operations teams. He is passionate about driving organisations to excel and helping companies achieve their full potential.
Matthew has 20 years’ experience delivering value creation for high-growth, tech-led businesses across multiple industry sectors, ranging from financial markets and tech to law and private equity. He joined CFC from DWF Law, a global law firm, where he was Group COO for just over two years. Prior roles include COO and CTO of ICE Clear Europe, the world’s most complex clearing house for financial derivatives. He also built ICE Benchmark Administration from a start-up to become the world’s most trusted financial benchmark provider.
Matthew holds a Physics and Philosophy masters from Oxford University.
Matt Taylor
Chief Underwriting Officer
Matt Taylor was appointed Chief Underwriting Officer at CFC in 2025 and leads the organization’s strategy for underwriting performance. He also oversaw the launch of CFC’s Syndicate 1988, making us one of the first independent MGAs of scale to establish a Lloyd’s syndicate.
Matt has worked at CFC since 2016, joining as Head of Emerging Risk. In this role, he was responsible for the overall development of our emerging risk portfolio. Matt has over 30 years’ experience working in risk and senior underwriting roles in the insurance and reinsurance industries in both Bermuda and the London market. He joined CFC from Montpelier at Lloyd’s, where he held the positions of Active Underwriter and Head of Non-Marine. Prior roles include Head of Specialty Underwriting at Montpelier Re Bermuda and Head of Structured Insurance at XL Capital.
Matt is a qualified actuary and Active Underwriter of Syndicate 1988.
Natasha Lee
Chief of Staff
Natasha Lee joined CFC as Chief of Staff in 2024 and leads group strategy and transformation activities. She also advises CEO Louise O’Shea and the broader executive committee on critical projects across CFC’s global operations. Natasha is passionate about building great teams, resilient organisations and strong, inclusive culture.
Natasha has over 15 years’ experience advising c-suite executives on business strategy, analysis and transformation across financial services, consumer business and technology. She joined CFC from Terra Firma Capital partners, a UK-based private equity firm, where she was Chief of Staff to the CEO, providing support across central and portfolio businesses. Prior roles include Chief of Staff to the CEO at Tech Nation, a technology growth platform, and Chief of Staff to the Group Executive Vice Chairman at Schroders plc.
Natasha holds a Law degree from Kings College, London, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® Charterholder.
Dr Richard Ward
Non-Executive Chairman
Richard joined CFC’s Board of Directors as Non-Executive Chairman in 2022.
Richard has a long and distinguished career in insurance and the London market, serving as Chief Executive Officer of Lloyd’s of London from 2006 until 2013, where he helped transform the organization and introduce digitization across many of its processes. Dr Ward has also served as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Direct Line Group since 2016. Prior roles include Non-Executive Chairman at Brit Insurance, chairing up the syndicate through its subsequent scale to Fairfax, and Group Executive and Executive Chairman of Ardonagh Specialty.
Richard holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Exeter.
Bryan Joseph
Non-Executive Chairman
Bryan Joseph joined CFC’s Board of Directors as independent Non-Executive Director in 2024.
Bryan has over 40 years’ experience in senior actuarial roles across the insurance and reinsurance industry internationally. He is currently a partner with Vario Partners LLP, a Non-Executive Director of Lancashire Holdings Limited and its Managing Agency Lancashire Syndicates Limited, and the Senior Independent Director and Chair of Risk committee at Sabre Insurance Group. Prior roles include Non-Executive Director at AXA XL and Partner at PwC.
Bryan is a qualified actuary.
Oliver Corbett
Non-Executive Chairman
Oliver Corbett joined CFC’s Board of Directors as independent Non-Executive Director in 2024.
Oliver has 20 years’ experience working as both a Non-Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for public and private equity backed businesses. He is a founder and strategic advisor at McGill and Partners, a boutique specialist insurance and reinsurance broker. He is also currently Non-Executive Director at both HSBC UK and Allianz UK. Prior roles include Chief Financial Officer at Howden Group, and Non-Executive Director at Close Brothers, a UK banking group.
Oliver holds an Economic History degree and scholarship from the University of Bristol.
Louise O'Shea
Group Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Louise O’Shea joined CFC as Group CEO in 2024. She is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that drive customer-centric growth and position CFC as an industry leader in innovation, while creating a great environment for its people.
Louise has over 15 years’ experience working in senior leadership positions across the insurance industry and was an independent non-executive director for CFC from 2021 to 2023. She joined CFC from Confused.com, the leading UK insurance financial services comparison site, where she was CEO for over five years. Prior roles include Head of International Business Development and Head of Investor Relations at Admiral Group, a FTSE 100 personal lines insurance group.
Louise holds a History master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh, as well as being a qualified Pension Trustee and Chartered Accountant.
Michael Grist
Chief Financial Officer and Board Member
Michael Grist joined CFC as Chief Financial Officer in 2010 and leads the strategic planning, forecasting and implementation of all financial activities. Over the past 15 years, he has played a key role in CFC’s organic growth and its expansion into new markets and product lines.
Michael has over 20 years’ experience working in senior commercial finance roles for FTSE 100, alternative investment market listed companies and private equity backed businesses. He joined CFC from THB Group, an insurance and reinsurance broking firm, where he was Head of Group Planning. Prior roles include Group Operations Manager at Invensys.
Michael holds a History degree from the University of Edinburgh, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Andy Holmes
Group Capacity Director and Board Member
Andrew Holmes was appointed as Group Capacity Director in 2025, with a focus on strengthening and expanding CFC’s carrier base, as well as diversifying the Group’s syndicate capital.
Andrew has over 20 years’ experience at CFC as Chief Underwriting Officer, during which has acquired excellent knowledge and a deep understanding of CFC’s business model, the markets in which it operates and its close partners across the industry. He first joined CFC in 2001 from Argenta Syndicate Management, a Lloyds of London syndicate, where he was Liability Underwriter. Prior roles include Liability Underwriter at Marlborough Underwriting Agency.
Andrew holds an English Literature degree from University College London.
Matt Taylor
Chief Underwriting Officer and Board Member
Matt Taylor was appointed Chief Underwriting Officer at CFC in 2025 and leads the organization’s strategy for underwriting performance. He also oversaw the launch of CFC’s Syndicate 1988, making us one of the first independent MGAs of scale to establish a Lloyd’s syndicate.
Matt has worked at CFC since 2016, joining as Head of Emerging Risk. In this role, he was responsible for the overall development of our emerging risk portfolio. Matt has over 30 years’ experience working in risk and senior underwriting roles in the insurance and reinsurance industries in both Bermuda and the London market. He joined CFC from Montpelier at Lloyd’s, where he held the positions of Active Underwriter and Head of Non-Marine. Prior roles include Head of Specialty Underwriting at Montpelier Re Bermuda and Head of Structured Insurance at XL Capital.
Matt is a qualified actuary and Active Underwriter of Syndicate 1988.
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