Meet the team

Ben Lawn MSci ACII

Underwriter

Ben joined the GAIC team in 2018, becoming a named Underwriter on the GAIC binder in 2019. He studied Marine Biology for four years at the University of Southampton, graduating with a Master’s degree in 2014. Prior to joining GAIC he worked at Allianz, qualifying as a Chartered Insurer in his time there.

David Gibbons BSc

Trainee Underwriter

David joined the GAIC team in 2026 as a Trainee Underwriter. He previously worked in financial protection insurance and holds a degree in Economics from Duke University.


Simon Shrivell

Claims Manager

Simon joined AHJ in 1997. He has been AHJ’s Claims Manager since 2012.