Our organisation
Our services are divided between the underwriting, end of work and the claims management. With our partners (insurers, brokers and networks of insurance experts), we assist you step by step through the various processes.
Young and dynamic, our team is specialised in underwriting, managing insurance contracts and handling claims. Through their in-depth knowledge and resources, they are the guarantors of UBI Courtage's ability to build effective insurance plans.
Our engagements
In addition to our experience, we offer our Brokers competitive and well-adapted products that meet current market requirements, along with simplified underwriting and an efficient service. When helpful, we offer direct access to decision-makers and the insurance process.
UBI Courtage Ltd. wishes to establish a sustainable partnership with brokers through a quality charter providing:
- IMMEDIATE ACCESS: Immediate and direct access to decision-makers for risk acceptance and appraisal.
- ADAPTED PRODUCTS: Products adapted to the new and changing demands of our Brokers’ customers, and strategies that can be implemented to meet the needs and requirements of both the market and the Brokers.
- RIGOUR: Competence, diligence and independence of our staff provides our Brokers with the opportunity for innovation and adaption.
- SKILLS: Our knowledge and skills are maintained at the level required by the changing legislation and techniques. We also limit the opening of Group policy in order to avoid competition between our partners.
Our team
ALEXANDRE LUCE
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After a training in DUT specialised in Business Management, Alexandre joined a large restaurant franchise where he held the position of Manager for 8 years. Eager to evolve professionally and acquire an experience abroad he joined UBI’s Property Damage service as a construction insurance manager.
alexandreluce@ubi-courtage.com
MARTINE WARREN
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Martine’s career began in the construction and building industry as an accountant. After 20 years of experience, Martine decided to move towards construction insurance by integrating a specialized underwriting agency. During her 12 years of experience in the sector, Martine occupied various positions as Property Damage Underwriter, Team and Training Manager. In November 2018, Martine joined UBI as a senior Property Damage underwriter.
martinewarren@ubi-courtage.com
ALEXANDRA HEUVELINE
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After obtaining qualifications in catering and hotels, Alex left France for London to develop her career in the UK as well as improving her English. After working for many years as a Catering Manager around the UK, Alex joined UBI in 2017 as an End of Work Underwriter.
alexandraheuveline@ubi-courtage.com
HERMINE D'AMPHERNET
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After a degree in Modern Foreign Languages Applied to Business in France and a year of study abroad through the ERASMUS exchange Programme, Hermine completed her training in the United Kingdom. She obtained a Post Graduate Certificate at the University of Plymouth and held various positions in several UK’s public bodies. After a career change, she joined the insurance industry and, in 2018, incorporate the end of works and claims service at UBI Ltd.
hermineamphernet@ubi-courtage.com
AVESH NEWOOR
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In addition to having a Master in Finance from Heriot Watt University of London, Avesh has several work experiences in the UK and Mauritius. Most recently, he joined an insurance underwriting agency and developed the accords-cadres. In 2018, he joined at UBI the department of public tenders and government/public contracts.
PIERRE CORNET
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Pierre has had more than 15 years of international experience in Insurance and Reinsurance covering several areas.
After studying law, Pierre joined the family business to gain experience. In 1997, he joined Independent Insurance where he held several underwriting and management positions in both Manchester (UK) and Paris. In 2001 he joined Winterthur Group in Switzerland – an international insurance group, as Senior Underwriter at Group Headquarters. He led the development and implementation of various products, as well as underwriting support and performance tracking for group companies around the world. In 2005, he was selected to join a team of six experts, selected and led by senior management, thus contributing to the success of a major dispute between Winterthur Group and XL Capital (relating to the sale of Winterthur International to XL), which saved nearly 1.0 billion USD. Subsequently, Pierre continued as a run off Manager for the successful settlement of the remaining business and business between Winterthur and XL, which represented a portfolio of more than 200 million EUR. At the end of 2010, Pierre joined EISL in Great Britain as a “Relationship Manager”, working with Harvey Wetherill. Together they have successfully developed a relationship with the Lloyd’s market, which has resulted in several additional capabilities with this prestigious institution in Construction and Property Damage. After Harvey’s departure from EISL, Pierre took over responsibility for managing underwriting capabilities, and eventually left EISL in February 2014. Pierre is now Managing Director of UBI.
SANDRA METZ
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Sandra’s career began in real estate when she spent two years as manager of Co-Property Management. Sandra then turned to transport when she became a logistician for the whole Benelux area. In 2008, she joined a company specialising in construction insurance. She created the Service End of work and quickly became Team Leader of this department along with the Department of Claims Management. In 2015, Sandra joined UBI in her role as Underwriting Assistant.
CÉLINE BUSSON
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Originally from Nice, Céline has always been dedicated to a career in the insurance industry. Céline decided to focus her studies towards the various business lines of management specialising in insurance management. On obtaining her BTS Management qualification in 2007, Céline joined Generali – a major insurance firm in Nice. She was responsible for a portfolio – I.A.R.D, of nearly 1,000 clients, developing products for individuals such as home, automobile and health insurance. During this time Céline learnt the significance of the client’s place in the underwriting process and the importance of providing them with a first-class service. She joined a very young underwriting agency based in the United Kingdom, initially as an Underwriting Assistant, rapidly progressing to become Leader of a team of underwriters in Property Damage. Céline developed her technical skills and contributed to the success and growth of the company for 7 years. Wanting to develop her professional career, Céline joined UBI in 2015 alongside Pierre Cornet and his three other Directors Alan Clarke, Harvey Wetherill and Michel Cornet. Together they took on the challenge of creating an independent underwriting agency, offering to place risks in construction insurance, as well as in property and trade damage, decennial civil liability and other risks. Thanks to the support of Lloyd’s of London who have entrusted UBI with the status of Coverholder and her colleagues who proposed she join the management team, Céline became a Director and “Conductor” of the Construction Insurance section at UBI. Céline’s biography traces the profile of a determined young woman who has always attached great importance to team spirit, trust and excellence. She currently holds the position of Director.
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/celine-busson-770a1171/en
Yann Le Vot
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Yann Le Vot has over ten years’ experience working for specialist MGAs and Lloyd’s Coverholders focusing on the French construction industry. He started his career in Dommage Ouvrage before moving to underwrite Decennial Liability insurance for French and foreign contractors. He has extensive experience of liaising with a wide network of French distribution partners to meet their clients’ needs. Yann is a member of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.
YOHAN BERRY
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After specialising in aviation in Blagnac, Yohan became a Technician in Construction Methods for major aerospace companies. He worked on the Airbus A350, the ATR72 and then Dassault on the Falcon program. Eager to gain experience in a foreign country, Yohan left France for the UK in order to discover new career opportunities. In 2017, he joined UBI as a Construction Insurance Manager.
Joe Richardson
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After studying Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University, graduating in 2009, Joe moved back down to London to take up his first role within industry working with a specialist recruitment, logistic and facilities management company. This is where he continued to study completing his professional accountancy qualification with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in 2015. Joe then moved to an energy recruitment business specialising in Oil and Gas recruitment across the globe to gain the international and multi region exposure he desired. Having moved back to Kent, Joe then joined UBI in 2018 as their Financial Controller.
joerichardson@ubi-courtage.com