Meet the Onda Team
Introducing our experienced UK team, backed by a dedicated group of highly qualified cyber experts. Meet our global team here.
Alex Jomaa
Chief Underwriting Officer
Formerly Senior Cyber Underwriter at leading LIoyd’s syndicate Tokio Marine Kiln, Alex has over 10 years of experience in the London insurance market. A law graduate with a track record of establishing global (re)insurance portfolios, Alex was twice voted Underwriter of the Year (2016 and 2017) in Insurance Insider’s Cyber Rankings.
Patrick Cannon
Chief Claims Officer
Formerly Head of Cyber Claims for leading Lloyd’s syndicate, Tokio Marine Kiln, Patrick then joined Marsh as Head of Cyber Claims, where his team won ‘Claims Service Solution of the Year’ at the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards for 2023. FCII qualified and Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Patrick boasts over 20 years’ experience in the London insurance market.
Stuart McMillan
Distribution Director
With over 13 years of experience in the international insurance markets and having previously led Coalition’s expansion across the North of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, Stuart has held roles in Underwriting, Broking, BD, and CS, driving growth and launching new products. A strong advocate for high service standards, he thrives on tackling tough challenges. Have an idea on how to better protect businesses? Let him know!
Richard Hodson
Business Development Director
Richard has a long history with both International and Regional Insurance Brokers, most recently as an Investor Director at UKGlobal Broking Group. Richard has long been a passionate advocate of cyber insurance.
Richard is a regular contributor to the press and has appeared on panels discussing all things cyber insurance.
Rachel Johannson
Senior Development Underwriter
Rachel has over a decade of experience in Property & Casualty Insurance, working with MGAs. She recently joined Onda after spending five years at Eaton Gate MGU, where she advanced to the role of Head of Existing Business. Before her tenure at Eaton Gate, Rachel began her career at small insurance brokers and transitioned to underwriting with Bluefin Underwriting, where she laid the foundation for her expertise in the field. With a proven track record of success, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role at Onda.
Derek Platt
Senior Technical Accounting Officer
Derek brings over 25 years of hands-on expertise in the London insurance market to Onda. Formerly Accounts Manager at Xchanging, Derek’s comprehensive experience stems from time spent with Thomas Miller, Aon, Travellers and International Risk Solutions.
Morgan Smith-Allen
Underwriting Assistant
Formerly a Networking and Cyber Security Specialist at Computacenter, Morgan’s skills are underpinned by a Masters in Mathematics from the University of Exeter.
Larisa Saad
Marketing Manager
Larisa has over eight years of marketing experience, with a significant focus on B2B marketing spanning six years. While she recently embarked on her journey in the cyber insurance sector, her background encompasses diverse industries such as oil, manufacturing, and autonomous vehicles. Larisa’s marketing acumen covers a spectrum of online and offline strategies, covering every aspect from planning through to execution.
Benjamin Dadey
Compliance Assistant
Ben graduated from the University of Reading, majoring in Philosophy and Computer Science. He has an interest in technology and cyber, which led him to support the compliance function in his current role. Ben brings a fresh perspective, which supports us to make waves in the constantly evolving field of cyber insurance.
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