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.