Top 10 Chief Underwriting Officers - 2026

Michael Bond is a seasoned surety, credit and political risk insurance executive with more than three decades of international experience. As Chief Underwriting Officer, he brings deep expertise in risk assessment, underwriting strategy and delivering tailored solutions for complex commercial and government-backed transactions.

Amy Schmidt serves as Chief Underwriting Officer at Markel, bringing extensive expertise in specialty insurance underwriting, portfolio management and risk strategy. She plays a key role in advancing underwriting excellence, fostering profitable growth and delivering disciplined, customer-focused solutions across diverse insurance markets.

Ilya Shnol is a seasoned underwriting and portfolio management leader with two decades of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. He specializes in risk assessment, portfolio optimization and underwriting strategy, helping drive sustainable growth while maintaining disciplined risk management practices.

A career shaped by nearly three decades in underwriting and risk management has given David Shaw, SVP, Chief Underwriting Officer at Reliance Matrix, a perspective grounded in discipline, curiosity, and practical decision-making. Having worked across major carriers in the employee benefits space, including Cigna, Prudential, and Reliance Matrix, Shaw has developed an approach that balances opportunity with an understanding of uncertainty.