After 5 years military service and 4 years academic study, Ted joined the insurance industry where he has worked for the past five years. During this period he has dealt with both P&I claims and the placement of business at Lloyd’s. He has also been involved with asset protection and ship finance. His academic and professional qualifications involve a First Class BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Management degree from Liverpool John Moores University, a Law Masters (LLM) in Maritime Law from Southampton University, Membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Membership of the Nautical Institute.