John Lentaigne

John Lentaigne is a seasoned professional in the credit and political risk insurance sector, currently serving as the Global Head of Credit & Political Risk at Specialist Risk Group since May 2025. Prior to this role, John held the same title at Tysers, where the focus was on developing-market risk mitigation. John's experience includes acting as Chief Executive Officer at the African Trade Insurance Agency, where efforts were made to enhance trade and investment across Africa. Additionally, John served as Co-Head of Political & Credit Risk at Brit Insurance, contributing to the establishment of a significant player in the Lloyd's market. Early career roles included positions at AXIS and AXA XL, starting with a strong academic foundation from the University of Oxford, earning an MA in Modern History.