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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Phil Hobbs is the president and managing director of Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) and Asia Retail Markets (ARM), a $5 billion global specialty business. LSM has a network of offices in 23 countries, covering all the major international insurance hubs and one of the largest Lloyd’s syndicates. Additionally, Hobbs is also responsible for running ARM, a $1.5 billion personal and retail lines insurer trading across seven countries.
With over 15 years at the organisation, Hobbs previously held the positions of deputy managing director and chief underwriting officer for five years. He also served as a board member of the company and syndicate platforms. Hobbs began his tenure at LSM as the chief actuary, a role he held for the first decade of his career. Notably, he was a member of the International Association of Underwriters in 2019 and served as its chair from 2023 to 2024.
During Hobbs’ time on the executive team at LSM, the organisation has significantly increased its impact in the market in which it operates and continues to enhance its offering to the customers it serves. Having made the dynamic moves from chief actuary to underwriting to president, he has always been committed to developing talent and moving the business into the future.
20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3AW
+44 203 758 0103
philip.hobbs@libertyglobalgroup.com
linkedin.com/in/philiphobbs
libertyspecialtymarkets.com/gb-en
Phil Hobbs
President and Managing Director
Liberty Specialty Markets
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
2007–2017
2017–2022
2022–present
2022
2023
Chief Actuary at Liberty Specialty Markets
2007–
2017
Deputy Managing Director and CUO at Liberty Specialty Markets
2017–
2022
President and Managing Director at Liberty Specialty Markets
2022–
present
Appointed as COO of Sovereign Insurance
Recognized as one of IBC’s Elite Women
2022
Shortlisted for IBC’s CEO of the Year award
Flagged for the leadership fast-track program during her time at RSA
2023
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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