Executive Management

Tony Coram

Tony Coram was appointed as CEO of the Great Lakes UK subsidiary on 1^st January 2025. Tony is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the UK and international Primary Insurance Industry. Most recently, Tony served as Group CEO for DAS UK, part of the ERGO Group. Prior to that, he held several senior roles at the RSA Group, including COO - Emerging Markets

At Great Lakes UK, Tony holds the Senior Management Functions SMF1 (Chief Executive Function), SMF 24 (Chief Operations Function) & SMF 3 (Executive Director)

Tony Ayles

Tony is part of the Great Lakes Insurance UK Board as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Underwriting Officer. He has been working with Great Lakes since 2015, previously heading up the Agency Audit function.

At Great Lakes UK, Tony holds the Senior Manager Functions
SMF 23 (Chief Underwriting Officer) and SMF 24 (Chief Operations Function).

Jessie Shi

Jessie is the Chief Financial Officer and one of the Executive Directors for Great Lakes Insurance UK Ltd. Her primary responsibilities include Finance Operations and Reporting, Cash management and Investments, Reserving and Actuarial, and Taxation.

Jessie started her professional career in (re)insurance at Munich Re Australia in 2005 after having completed her CPA qualifications and master’s degree in accounting. Prior to joining Great Lakes, Jessie worked as the Chief Financial Officer for Munich Re Greater China for three years.