Our people

David Ashby

Following a lifetime interest in horses, racing and steeplechasing, David became involved in the bloodstock insurance world as a loss adjuster in the 1970s. In the early 1980s he made the transition to the risk business, with a Lloyd’s syndicate.

Until becoming involved in the creation of Amlin Plus, he was the underwriter for a large international insurance company. He remains an active owner, rider and competitor.

Simon Hepworth

Simon joined Amlin Plus in October 2006 having held a variety of positions in underwriting, marketing & business development, systems development and project management over a period of 14 years with Amlin. He holds the position of General Manager and was made a Director in 2009

Harriet Roberts

Harriet was introduced to insurance and Amlin in 1998 as part of the Lloyd's Graduate Training Scheme. She gained wide experience of underwriting from various classes including; Aviation/Space, War/Terrorism, Marine Energy and finally became a full time Bloodstock Underwriter in 2003.

A lifetime of horse ownership and love of racing has led to a very happy combination of hobby and career, but only finds time for some hunting and the odd day in the saddle as London is her base now.

James Smith

James has in excess of 20 years Lloyd's and London Market experience.

James began his career in the London Market in 1987 with Chandler Hargreaves. He moved to the Lloyd's Claims Office in 1991 where he remained until 2004 when he joined QBE European Operations as Senior Bloodstock Claims Adjuster.

His time at QBE ended after four years when he was recruited by Amlin Plus, where he has been since the start of 2008.

Danielle Lansley

Danielle's first job from school was in Insurance and as she was a keen rider took an interest in Equine Insurance. After a year in a local Insurance job she decided to pursue a career in London working for a larger Insurance company that specialised in Equine and Bloodstock. For the last 11 years Danielle has worked with David Ashby.

Within Amlin Plus Danielle specialises in the handling of a number of accounts of which she has long working relationships with.

Rachel Key

Rachel has been working in insurance for eight years. She joined Amlin Plus as assistant underwriter in July 2007 after previously working in motor insurance and travel bonds.

Rachel rode as a child and maintains a keen interest in most equestrian sports.

Laura Brown

Laura joined Amlin Plus in December 2007 and this is her first job in Insurance. Prior to this she spent 3 years as an Assistant Trainer to a Flat Racehorse Trainer.

Laura has been involved with horses all her life with a background in racing, showing and hunting. This includes winning The Royal International and the Horse of the Year Show. Laura still rides regularly.

Tom Mills

Tom graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and spent two years riding full time, eventing, teaching and riding out for a point-to-point yard. He joined Amlin in November 2007 as an underwriting assistant.

He still competes his own horse and hopes to continue riding at 4 star level in the next couple of years.

Harriet Tice

Harriet joined Amlin Plus in August 2009 and this is her first job in insurance. Prior to this, Harriet worked in Newmarket for Rossdale & Partners Veterinary Practice. Harriet has been involved with horses all her life, primarily with event horses and more recently racehorses.

Whilst working for Amlin, Harriet continues to ride out as often as she can.