David Matcham – Chief Executive at International Underwriting Association of London
David Matcham is the Chief Executive of the International Underwriting Association of London (IUA). He began his career in 1980 with the Institute of London Underwriters (ILU) in the aviation department.
After spending three years in reinsurance treaty, he became the manager of market secretariat services for the joint marine committees at ILU’s London operation. In 1993, he was promoted to a directorial position within the ILU. Following the merger of ILU with the London Insurance and Reinsurance Market Association (LIRMA) to form the IUA in 1998, Matcham was appointed Director of Operations.
I sit on various industry Boards and committees to represent IUA and the London market. Working in London market trade associations is the ideal way to experience and enjoy the vibrancy and variety which sees London as the most important specialty market in the world
“Outside work I am a keen golfer and darts player. Cricket remains my favourite sport but my body prevents participation.”
He became the Chief Executive of the IUA in March 2005. Matcham is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a member of the Board of the London Market Faculty. He represents the IUA and the London company market on several industry boards and committees, including the London Market Group and the Islamic Insurance Association of London
