About Us

Solvera was established in 2026, by insurance experts with over 50-years of industry experience.

It is an FCA regulated intermediary. David Gallagher was Country Head for XL Catlin/AXA XL and Stuart

Middleton was European CUO for Hiscox and Great American. Together they identified this

opportunity and brought in Mark Sherwood on board as Customer Director to provide the necessary

insights into the customer and installer marketplace.

‍ Mark Sherwood

Stuart Middleton

David Gallagher

  • Co-Founder

    Former Country Manager, Ireland XL Catlin/AXA XL

    Since 2022 David has run a consulting business advising on all elements of delegated authority, working with MGAs, intermediaries, Insurtechs and insurers. Prior to this role David spent 26 years in strategy and distribution roles before becoming country head of Ireland for XL Catlin/AXA XL.

  • Co-Founder

    Former Chief Underwriting Officer, Hiscox Europe & Great American.

    Stuart has nearly four decades of experience in the international non-life insurance industry, where he has launched new products, markets, and distribution channels, driven profitable and consistent growth, managed insurance risk and compliance, and developed talent and culture.

    More recently, Stuart has acted as a member of various advisory boards and as a subject matter expert in several working groups.

  • Customer Director

    Decades of experience  in the renewable energy sector. Extensive network across UK solar installers, finance providers and distribution channels.

Our partners

  • Polo Works