London: 9 June 2025 – UnderwriteMe, a leading provider of digital underwriting and technology solutions for the life insurance industry, today announced several key leadership changes and appointments as part of its continued growth and commitment to transforming the insurance landscape.
Tom Frenzel has been appointed as Manager, Business Development, UK and Ireland. In his new role, Tom will be responsible for client management, cultivating new partnerships and expanding UnderwriteMe’s footprint in the UK and Irish markets.
Brett Laker, who previously served as Head of North America at UnderwriteMe, has transitioned to the role of Vice President, Client Solutions at Pacific Life Re. In this new role, Brett will report directly to Sarah Cheng who is responsible for the protection business in North America and Europe.
As a result of this transition, Scott Hunt has been appointed Director, Business Development, North America. Scott brings a deep understanding of the region and will focus on driving business development and accelerating the adoption of digital transformation initiatives across the North American insurance market.
Both Scott and Tom will report to Paul Hughes, Chief Revenue and Customer Officer.
“These leadership changes mark an exciting chapter in UnderwriteMe’s journey,” said Andrew Doran, CEO of UnderwriteMe. “Brett’s move to Pacific Life Re reinforces our integrated vision for client success. At the same time, we’re excited to welcome Scott and Tom into their new roles, where their expertise will help us continue to lead the market in digital underwriting and customer-centric technology.”
Tom Frenzel, Manager, Business Development, UK and Ireland at UnderwriteMe commented: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to work with a team that is truly redefining the life insurance journey through smart technology, automation, and data-driven decisioning. I'm looking forward to collaborating with insurers to unlock growth, simplify underwriting, and deliver better customer outcomes. I’m thrilled to get started.”
About UnderwriteMe
UnderwriteMe provides technology products that enable our partners to transform and disrupt the life insurance industry worldwide. Founded in 2012, our journey started with the Underwriting Engine and Protection Platform in the UK. We have grown to become a leading InsurTech provider across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America with an expanding product portfolio. Our automated underwriting and claims solutions enable insurers to deliver business growth across their strategic priorities of operational processes, data analytics and customer experience. UnderwriteMe is part of Pacific Life Re. For more information, visit: www.underwriteme.com
