ardent

‘a:d(ə)nt
adjective eager, fervent, passionate, burning.

Innovative broking,
strategic partnerships

Helping you navigate the London insurance market with bespoke innovative solutions and independent expertise

About us

Backed by US-based private equity, Ardent Global Risks was established in 2023 as an independent, specialty London market wholesale insurance and reinsurance broker. Our three founders have extensive experience in the London insurance market – both in broking and underwriting.

Our vision for Ardent is to create a boutique broker providing an alternative choice for clients in a market where client choice is diminishing as a result of ever-increasing broker consolidation. We put our clients at the heart of everything we do and they can always trust us to provide transparent, honest and unbiased advice. Building long-term strategic partnerships with our clients is always our aim. We are currently working with clients located in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.

About us

Backed by US-based private equity, Ardent Global Risks was established in 2023 as an independent, specialty London market wholesale insurance and reinsurance broker. Our three founders have extensive experience in the London insurance market – both in broking and underwriting.

Our vision for Ardent is to create a boutique broker providing an alternative choice for clients in a market where client choice is diminishing as a result of ever-increasing broker consolidation. We put our clients at the heart of everything we do and they can always trust us to provide transparent, honest and unbiased advice. Building long-term strategic partnerships with our clients is always our aim. We are currently working with clients located in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.

Our core values

Integrity

We will always act in the best interests of our clients and conduct ourselves with honesty and transparency.

Teamwork

We firmly believe that strong relationships and close collaboration with partners along the entire insurance value chain are imperative.

Responsiveness

We are always available for our clients and we have a relentless focus on execution both in the placement of risk and timely settlement of claims.

Expertise

Our focus is on coverholder, wholesale insurance and reinsurance business.

Our team has expertise and experience across multiple classes of business. Our approach to clients is to become a key strategic partner providing them with bespoke and innovative solutions in the design and structure of insurance and reinsurance placements. A key aim will always be to help clients to grow their business by increasing the size of their existing book and helping them to introduce new product lines into their portfolio.

The classes of business where we have a strong focus, a depth of expertise and experience as well as excellent relationships with markets include:

ACCIDENT, HEALTH & LIFE

CONTINGENCY

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

CYBER

DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

FINE ART & SPECIE

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

GENERAL LIABILITY

ID THEFT

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

Please get in touch to have a conversation about any of these areas of expertise or how we can help you grow your business.

Team

James Begley

Chief Executive Officer

James has over 30 years’ experience in the London insurance market. He moved into accident and health broking after starting his career as an aviation reinsurance technician. After completing an MBA at Henley Business School in 2003, James held senior executive roles in broking firms and has run two MGAs. Away from the office he is an ardent fan of Nottingham Forest Football Club and with a keen interest in cricket is a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club.

Andrew Tebbs

Chief Commercial Officer

With over 30 years insurance broking experience, Andrew initially started in the retail insurance sector before dedicating the last 25 years to international wholesale MGA/Lloyd’s coverholder business. His focus has been on helping new entrants break into the market and assisting existing clients with growth strategies for both current and new binders. Outside of his professional life, Andrew enjoys culinary adventures and is an avid fan of winter skiing holidays.

Mike Sibthorpe

Chairman

Mike commenced his career in corporate banking but for the past 30 years has held a number of board level positions within Lloyd’s and Company market carriers, either as Chief Underwriting Officer or CEO. He specialises in building insurance platforms (including establishing a syndicate and managing agency for a leading US carrier) as well as transforming underperforming businesses. Having now stood back from executive roles and spending more time travelling, Mike enjoys scuba diving, cycling and most recently padel.

James Begley

Chief Executive Officer

James has over 30 years’ experience in the London insurance market. He moved into accident and health broking after starting his career as an aviation reinsurance technician. After completing an MBA at Henley Business School in 2003, James held senior executive roles in broking firms and has run two MGAs. Away from the office he is an ardent fan of Nottingham Forest Football Club and with a keen interest in cricket is a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club.

Andrew Tebbs

Chief Commercial Officer

With over 30 years insurance broking experience, Andrew initially started in the retail insurance sector before dedicating the last 25 years to international wholesale MGA/Lloyd’s coverholder business. His focus has been on helping new entrants break into the market and assisting existing clients with growth strategies for both current and new binders. Outside of his professional life, Andrew enjoys culinary adventures and is an avid fan of winter skiing holidays.

Mike Sibthorpe

Chairman

Mike commenced his career in corporate banking but for the past 30 years has held a number of board level positions within Lloyd’s and Company market carriers, either as Chief Underwriting Officer or CEO.

He specialises in building insurance platforms (including establishing a syndicate and managing agency for a leading US carrier) as well as transforming underperforming businesses. Having now stood back from executive roles and spending more time travelling, Mike enjoys scuba diving, cycling and most recently padel.

Contact

James Begley  +44  (0) 7884 004792 james.begley@ardentgr.com

Andrew Tebbs  +44 (0) 7407 716263 andrew.tebbs@ardentgr.com

Ardent Global Risks Limited / Office 5036, 5th floor, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London E1 8FA , United Kingdom

Ardent Global Risks Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 14319313. Ardent Global Risks Limited is an Appointed Representative of Independent Broking Solutions Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.