Specialty: Project Management
Ken O'Connell
Head of Compliance
Areas of Specialty
- Compliance
- Data Protection
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Risk
Ken joined Optis Insurance as Head of Compliance in May 2022 having previously served as Head of Compliance in KennCo Underwriting Ltd. Ken has extensive experience in the General Insurance industry, having worked for some of Ireland’s largest Insurers and Brokers in a career spanning more than 20 years. Ken has an excellent understanding of the regulatory landscape and is responsible for all regulatory, compliance, risk management, and governance matters within Optis Insurance. Ken’s academic achievements complement his practical experience, having attained various qualifications from the Compliance and Insurance Institutes.
Away from the desk, Ken enjoys coaching his local underage soccer team, rugby, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Mark Gibney
Claims Manager
Areas of Specialty
- Claims
- Claims Management
- Commercial Insurance
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
Mark joined Optis Insurance in May 2013 and has since handled various classes of business, with a particular focus on Claims and Professional Indemnity & Real Estate products. With over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, Mark has previously worked with some of Ireland’s largest insurers.
In July 2022, Mark was promoted to Claims Manager for Optis Insurance, where he now oversees MGA and London Market claims.
He possesses a comprehensive knowledge of Commercial Insurance and has a thorough understanding of the Claims landscape in the Irish market.