Raoul Carlos

Torch Underwriting | Empowering Exceptional Underwriting

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Multi-disciplined, internationally experienced underwriting business leader with proven track record and deep (re)insurance experience in overseeing strategic reorientation of challenging lines of business to ensure sustainably profitable underwriting throughout the cycle.

Experience

  • Founder & CEO at Torch Underwriting
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Strategising... at Developing a New Underwriting Opportunity
    Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited (London, United Kingdom)
    • Chief Underwriting Officer, UK
      Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      CUO overseeing underwriting strategy, execution, performance and governance for Castel's UK lines of business

    • Head of Specialty
      Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Overseeing strategy, portfolio optimization, enhancement, performance management and Underwriting Governance for Castel Specialty underwriting cells comprising A&H, Bloodstock, Contingency, Cyber, Media & Tech Liability, Marine War, Political Risk, Property Fac, Renewable Energy and UK Commercial Combined

  • VP, Head of Onshore Energy at Arch Insurance International
    Jun 2014 - Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Worldwide Head of Onshore Energy encapsulating Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, Midstream, Power, Renewables & Onshore Construction classes for Arch Insurance. Oversight of development and execution of global strategy with a strong focus on effective cycle management and segment differentiation.

  • Assistant Vice President, Underwriter, Mining & Energy Onshore at Swiss Re
    Jul 2009 - May 2014 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    - Mining and Onshore Energy Property underwriter on a direct basis for global clients. - Middle East specialisation and lead development underwriter prior to opening of CorSo Dubai Office - Achieved significant repositioning of Swiss Re's offering in the London market