Specialty: Property & Casualty
Emer Kelly
Administration Manager
Areas of Specialty
- Process Improvement
- Property & Casualty
- Quality Assurance
- Renewals
Emer joined the Optis Insurance team in 2021 as an Account Handler. Following her dedication and work ethic she assumed the responsibilities of Senior Account Handler in 2022, before progressing through to Administration Manager in 2024. Emer oversees the day-to-day operations of the London Market retention & new business administration team based in our Trim office.
Emer studied English & Philosophy at UCD before pursuing a career in insurance and gaining her professional Certificate in Insurance Practice.
Prior to Optis, Emer began her career in insurance with Zurich Insurance, where she held the role of a Market Facing Underwriter before progressing through to Senior Agent for the Direct retention team.
Danny Whitehead
Account Executive
Areas of Specialty
- Construction
- Life Sciences
- Product Risks
- Property & Casualty
- Tour Operators
In 2020, Danny became an Account Executive at Optis insurance in the London office. Prior to joining Optis, he had accumulated over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. Danny began his career at Norwich Union in 2006, where he worked as an assistant underwriter specializing in the leisure industry.
In 2008, he moved into his first broking role with Bluefin, where he focused on the not-for-profit sector. Before joining Citynet in 2016, Danny worked for various brokers and even spent some time as an antique dealer.
When he’s not working, Danny enjoys following his favorite football team, Tottenham Hotspur, as well as playing sports, attending festivals, and socialising with friends.