London Market
Jonny Adams

Jonny Adams

Account Executive

Areas of Specialty

  • Casualty
  • Commercial Combined
  • Entertainment
  • Leisure
  • Liability
  • Property

Jonny began his new role at Optis Insurance in August 2024, bringing over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. His career began in Personal Lines insurance before transitioning into Commercial Lines, where he has since developed extensive expertise. Jonny has significant experience in the Irish Property & Casualty market, having worked with CFM Group in Ireland. Outside of work, John enjoys socialising, staying active at the gym, traveling, and exploring new dining experiences.

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Carmel Moynagh

Carmel Moynagh

Underwriter

Areas of Specialty

  • Commercial Combined
  • Liability

In February 2021, Carmel Moynagh became a member of the Optis Insurance team. She entered the insurance industry in 1996, where she spent 17 years working for Quinn-Direct Insurance.

Following a hiatus from the field, Carmel now serves as an Assistant Underwriter for Commercial Combined and Motor Fleet DUAs. When she’s not at work, she enjoys taking long nature walks, dancing, and spending quality time with loved ones.

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Sinead Whick

Sinead Whick

Senior Underwriter

Areas of Specialty

  • Commercial Combined
  • Liability
  • Property

Sinead started her insurance underwriting career in 2001 at Quinn Insurance in Ireland and the UK. After 9 years there, she moved to another UK company before joining Citynet Insurance Brokers in 2014. Following PIB’s acquisition of Citynet, she transitioned to Optis Insurance.

With more than 20 years of experience and expertise in Property and Liability underwriting in both Ireland and the UK, Sinead brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.

When she’s not working, Sinead enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

London Market
Mandy Palin

Mandy Palin

Deputy Account Manager

Areas of Specialty

  • All Risks
  • Casualty
  • Liability
  • Property

With more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry, Mandy began her career as a Personal Assistant to the CEO at Norman Butcher and Jones Ltd before eventually advancing to become an Account Handler.

In September 2000, she joined Citynet where she worked as an Account Handler, managing work for both the Irish and UK departments. As a result of Brexit in 2020, Optis Insurance established a new branch in London and Mandy transitioned to their team, focusing on Irish-based business.

Currently serving as Deputy Account Manager, Mandy supports the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Property and Casualty business across the Trim office in Ireland and London. In her free time, Mandy enjoys playing darts, traveling, and social networking.

Leadership
Jason Crouch

Jason Crouch

Account Manager

Areas of Specialty

  • All Risks
  • Casualty
  • Liability
  • Property

Jason joined Optis Insurance in January 2021. This move came as a result of Brexit, which prompted Citynet’s Irish team to relocate to Optis Insurance’s London branch in 2020.

With over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Jason began his career in 2007 as part of the Small Business Underwriting Team at Hiscox. He has since gained extensive knowledge and expertise in Property and Liability insurance in both Ireland and the UK, having worked in both Broking and Underwriting.

Prior to joining Optis, Jason worked at Citynet from 2013. As a key member of the team, he collaborates closely with the CEO, Branch Manager, and Broking Manager to ensure that Optis delivers a high-standard service to all its clients. He is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of his department and leads operational teams in both London and County Meath, Ireland.

When he’s not at work, Jason enjoys travelling, with the United States being a favourite destination. He also loves Football, American Football, and Country Music. His personal motto is “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today,” a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin.

London Market
Alice Saunders

Alice Saunders

Account Executive

Areas of Specialty

  • Casualty
  • Commercial Combined
  • Liability
  • Property

In January 2022, Alice became a member of the Optis Insurance team. Initially employed as an Account Handler, she advanced to the position of Account Executive during the summer of that year.

Alice possesses nearly nine years of experience in the insurance industry, commencing her professional journey in the International Private Medical field and later transitioning to Travel Insurance.

During her leisure hours, Alice indulges in globe-trotting, spending time with loved ones, and relishing delectable cuisine.

London Market
Anthony Purves

Anthony Purves

Account Executive

Areas of Specialty

  • Construction
  • Contractors All Risks
  • Liability

Anthony started his career as an account executive for Optis Insurance at their London office in 2020. Before joining Optis, he held the same position at Citynet Insurance Brokers, where he worked his way up to become a director before the company was acquired by PIB. Prior to Citynet, Anthony placed business into the Lloyds and London company market as an account executive for two other Lloyds brokers. He began his insurance career in his hometown working for JLT and was later invited to join their London team.

During his leisure time, Anthony enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring new travel destinations, playing golf, watching various sports, and driving his classic Ford Mustang.

London Market
Gerard Kinsella

Gerard Kinsella

Account Executive

Areas of Specialty

  • Casualty
  • Liability
  • Professional Indemnity

Gerard began working at Optis Insurance as an Account Executive in the London Office in 2020. Prior to this, he had worked as a Director at Citynet Insurance Brokers since 2002. With over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, Gerard has held various positions at Kininmonth Ltd, McDonagh, Boland Crotty MacRedmond (Aon), and Coyle Hamilton (Willis) in both Dublin and London.

He started his career in retail in Dublin before moving to London to focus on wholesaling, leveraging his extensive cross-channel relationships.

In his free time, Gerard enjoys travelling and all sports, particularly his beloved Manchester United.

Leadership
Declan Reilly

Declan Reilly

Head of Wholesale

Areas of Specialty

  • All Risks
  • Casualty
  • Liability
  • Property

In 2020, Declan joined Optis Insurance as the Head of Wholesale, following his tenure as the Associate Director and Irish Country Manager at Citynet from 2011.

With over 22 years of experience in the insurance sector, Declan embarked on his professional journey as a Commercial Sales Manager for Ireland at Quinn Insurance in 2001, where he served until 2011.

Declan is a certified insurance professional and obtained his Professional Diploma in Insurance in November 2012. He is a people-oriented individual who derives pleasure from interacting with others. Furthermore, he possesses excellent decision-making skills and works with all parties concerned to ensure a fair and reasonable resolution of any issue.

Being aware of the ever-changing environment in the insurance industry, Declan is conscious of its impact on brokers and their markets. He concentrates on delivering the core requirements to our panel of brokers.