Specialist Underwriting with a human touch
Adding value to the process and providing a quality service
to our markets, is our sole aim.
Key Personnel
Simon Byrne FCA
Chairman, Pardus Holdings Ltd
Keith Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
Keith has been involved in the insurance industry for some forty years, predominantly in the Lloyd’s Market. He has been Chief Executive Officer of the Lloyd’s Managing Agency business, Advent Underwriting Limited, as well as being part of the executive team that took Advent Capital onto the London Stock Exchange.
As a founder director and shareholder of Pardus, Keith looks to use his experience in developing the business in line with the long- term objectives of the Company and achieving its full potential over the coming years.
Mobile: 07702 573303
Darren Stockman ACII
Chief Underwriting Officer
Darren’s career to date spans over twenty- five years in the London Insurance Market. He was the Active Underwriter of Advent Syndicate 780 at Lloyd’s where he oversaw the development of business in such areas as Property D&F, Property Treaty, Marine, Energy, Accident & Health and Terrorism.
As a founder director and shareholder of Pardus, Darren will oversee the underwriting activities of the business.
Mobile: 07903 032234
Email: Email: Darren.Stockman@pardusunderwriting.com
Mark Allen
Company Director
Mark has been working within the insurance industry for over twenty years, which includes founding and the management of MGA’s. His experience is strongly aligned to the demands and needs of the UK insurance intermediary market, with knowledge across a spectrum of general insurance products.
As a board member, Mark overseas the strategies and development of UK business including insurance relations, broker engagement as well as operations and underwriting goals.
Mobile: 07958 589653
Stephen Morgan
Senior Underwriter
Steve has over 40 years of insurance industry experience and has been actively underwriting property and casualty lines within the UK broker market.
Joining Pardus in 2020, Steve is involved in all aspects of underwriting the casualty account, including national and London wholesale accounts, and specialist schemes business.
Mobile: 07340 200597
Email: stephen.morgan@pardusunderwriting.com
Guoste Barniskyte
Assistant Underwriter
Guoste has held varying operational roles, including compliance, agency management, marketing and office management.
As an integral member of the underwriting team, Guoste supports not only Pardus’ internal underwriting demands, but works effortlessly in partnership with broker partners.
Direct: +44 (0)203 735 1601
Email: guoste.barniskyte@pardusunderwriting.com
Brian King
Chairman
Brian is a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Pardus Underwriting.
His working career in the Insurance industry commenced in 1966 and for over forty years he held various senior roles in the broking community, including Managing Director of Arthur J Gallagher & Co (UK) Limited and Corporate Vice President of Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Natalia Lodej
Underwriter
Natalia has 15 years’ experience within the insurance industry, underwriting a range of classes from PI to Motor on both new and existing business. Specialising in Property and Casualty she has worked as senior underwriter at Covea, NIG and Hiscox.
Leading the underwriting team, Natalia is responsible for day to day underwriting of property and casualty lines.
Aron Kaushik
Underwriting Assistant
Aron is a Business Management graduate who lends his commercial skills to Pardus. Joining Pardus in 2022, Aron continues his insurance career; with previous experience including compliance, quality control, reporting and analytics.
Whilst progressing to become a Pardus underwriter, Aron is furthering his qualifications with the Chartered Insurance Institute. He is responsible for assisting the underwriters in their day-to-day operations.
