Patrick Tiernan

Background

About Patrick Tiernan

As the Chief Executive Officer of Lloyd’s, I oversee the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance. I am responsible for supporting the commercial success of our market participants, as well as working to spur innovation, to promote the unique advantages of the Lloyd’s network, and to foster an inclusive culture that attracts the best talent from around the world. I’ve been part of the Lloyd’s senior leadership since 2021, when I joined as Chief of Markets, combining the previous roles of Performance Director and Chief Commercial Officer. 30 years’ experience in the industry, including a period at Aviva as Managing Director of Commercial Lines & Global Corporate & Specialty (2018-21) and Chair of the IUA. Other notable roles include CFO of Aviva Insurance (2017-18), COO of StarStone Group (2014-17) and CEO of Zurich’s Centrally Managed Businesses (2011-13). I am a Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the ICAEW and hold a Bachelor of Business and Law from University College Dublin. Hobbies include rugby, sailing and fly-fishing.