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Contingency

Rokstone’s Contingency team is redefining event risk underwriting with a disciplined, data-driven approach. In a market reshaped by pandemic losses and reduced capacity, we bring fresh expertise, innovative tools and a clear risk appetite to deliver profitable and sustainable solutions for brokers and carriers.

Overview

Led by Mark Hynds, a proven Lloyd’s underwriter, our Contingency portfolio focuses on low-risk, non-catastrophic event business, with an appetite for indoor events, ticket refunds and major sporting events. By combining technical expertise, strong underwriting discipline and analytics, we target consistent profitability, and our growth plan is built on precision and performance.

Regions covered

UK
Europe
North America

Risk Appetite

  • Indoor Cancellation & Abandonment (including conferences, exhibitions, lunches and dinner parties)
  • Ticket Refund Business
  • Major Sporting Events
  • Temporary Structure Cancellation & Abandonment
  • Outdoor Cancellation and Abandonment
  • General Event Cancellation
  • Film Producers
  • Death, Disability and Disgrace
  • Transmission Failure
  • Excess Layers or Non Appearance
  • Theatrical Tours / Residences
  • Major Non Appearance Tours (subscription basis)
  • Small Non Appearance Risks
  • Weather Day
  • Hole in One

Coverage and Limits

  • Line Size: GBP 5m

Portfolio manager

Mark Hynds

Head of Contingency

Mark has over a decade of experience in contingency underwriting and leads the contingency division at Rokstone Underwriting, overseeing strategy, portfolio management, and risk assessment. Prior to joining Rokstone, Mark served as Head of Contingency at Euna Underwriting, and before that, Mark spent over nine years at Inter Hannover as a Contingency Underwriter, gaining deep expertise in event cancellation, non-appearance, prize indemnity, and other contingency risks. Mark began his career in the insurance sector as a business analyst at Amlin, Markel International, and ACE, developing a strong analytical foundation that now informs his underwriting approach.