Charles started his insurance career working as an average adjuster. He then joined Willis in 1999 as a marine broker and soon rose to the level of Divisional Director. Charles then moved on to the underwriting side with Brit Insurance in 2007 underwriting marine liability and hull business. In 2010, Charles joined Canopius and he currently heads the marine team in London and New York. Charles is currently the Chairman of the IUMI Legal and Liability Committee and had previously served on the Joint War Committee. Charles has a bachelor’s degree in “Maritime Business and Law” and a master’s degree in “Maritime Law”.