Tim Butcher

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Senior Class Underwriter at David Dale & Others Syndicate 2525

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Tim Butcher is a veteran casualty underwriter with a career in the Lloyds market that began in 1975. While he retired from his full-time role as Senior Class Underwriter, he remains an elected Underwriting Member of Lloyds. He also serves as a Common Councilman for the Langbourn Ward in the City of London.

He is an active member of Londons civic and traditional institutions, holding memberships in the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers. His civic duties extend to appointments on several City of London committees, including the Pensions Committee and the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood & Queens Park Committee, reflecting a deep engagement with the citys governance.

His career spans five decades in the Lloyds of London insurance market, showcasing a remarkable and sustained commitment to the industry.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

International Underwriting
His career has focused on international liability and expanding business globally. He was brought into Syndicate 2525 specifically to grow their international account.
Civic Governance
He was elected as a Common Councilman for the City of London's Langbourn Ward in 2022 and serves on multiple governance committees.
Lloyd's of London
He has been an underwriting member of Lloyd's since 1982 and has spent his entire professional career working within the Lloyd's market.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2014 - 12-2019
Senior Class Underwriter at David Dale & Others Syndicate 2525
1-2009 - 11-2014
Portfolio Manager at QBE European Operations
PORTFOLIO MANAGER at QBE
1-2004 - 12-2008
Director International & Ireland at D A Constable & Others
1-2000 - 1-2004
International Underwriter at Limit Underwriting Ltd & R J Wallace

Education

Tim has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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