Patrick Tiernan
Nominated member
Chief Executive Officer designate, Chief of Markets
Member of Technology & Transformation Committe
Patrick Tiernan was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in May 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
Patrick has been part of the Lloyd’s senior leadership since 2021, when he joined as Chief of Markets, combining the previous roles of Performance Director and Chief Commercial Officer.
As Chief of Markets, Patrick led Lloyd’s commercial strategy and was responsible for the principles-based oversight of the entire Lloyd’s market, including underwriting, governance, reserving and culture. Patrick also oversaw Lloyd’s global market development as well as crisis management in response to issues like Ukraine and all natural and man-made disasters.
He has served as the market’s ambassador to governments and regulators around the world, growing the credibility of the Lloyd’s marketplace to support insurers in both obtaining and maintaining licenses and ratings.
Innovation has been one of the hallmarks of his tenure as Chief of Markets. He has been responsible for innovation and education at Lloyd’s through the Lloyd’s Lab and the Lloyd’s Academy.
An insurance industry veteran, Patrick’s almost 30 years’ experience includes a period at Aviva as Managing Director of Commercial Lines & Global Corporate & Specialty (2018-21) and Chair of the IUA. Other notable roles include CFO of Aviva Insurance (2017-18), COO of StarStone Group (2014-17) and CEO of Zurich’s Centrally Managed Businesses (2011-13).
Patrick is a Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the ICAEW and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Law from University College Dublin. His hobbies include rugby, sailing and fly-fishing.
Patrick Tiernan
Nominated member
Chief Executive Officer designate, Chief of Markets
Member of Technology & Transformation Committe
Patrick Tiernan was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in May 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
Patrick has been part of the Lloyd’s senior leadership since 2021, when he joined as Chief of Markets, combining the previous roles of Performance Director and Chief Commercial Officer.
As Chief of Markets, Patrick led Lloyd’s commercial strategy and was responsible for the principles-based oversight of the entire Lloyd’s market, including underwriting, governance, reserving and culture. Patrick also oversaw Lloyd’s global market development as well as crisis management in response to issues like Ukraine and all natural and man-made disasters.
He has served as the market’s ambassador to governments and regulators around the world, growing the credibility of the Lloyd’s marketplace to support insurers in both obtaining and maintaining licenses and ratings.
Innovation has been one of the hallmarks of his tenure as Chief of Markets. He has been responsible for innovation and education at Lloyd’s through the Lloyd’s Lab and the Lloyd’s Academy.
An insurance industry veteran, Patrick’s almost 30 years’ experience includes a period at Aviva as Managing Director of Commercial Lines & Global Corporate & Specialty (2018-21) and Chair of the IUA. Other notable roles include CFO of Aviva Insurance (2017-18), COO of StarStone Group (2014-17) and CEO of Zurich’s Centrally Managed Businesses (2011-13).
Patrick is a Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the ICAEW and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Law from University College Dublin. His hobbies include rugby, sailing and fly-fishing.
