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Will Thorne

Managing Partner at SCOR

Greater London, England

Overview 

Will Thorne is a Partner and Head of SCOR Ventures in Greater London, England, with a strong background in underwriting and venture capital. He has successfully invested in notable companies like Energetic Insurance and Marshmallow, showcasing his expertise in insurance innovation and business strategy. Thorne's career highlights include leading SCOR Ventures as Managing Partner and co-founding the venture arm, as well as serving as the UK Insurtech Board Chair and being a member of the Fintech Delivery Panel at Tech Nation.

Work Experience 

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SCOR

  • Managing Partner, SCOR Ventures

    2021 - Current

    I led the transition of SCOR Ventures from a balance sheet strategic CVC to a professionalised, financial-returns driven VC from mid-2021 onwards. We are a recognised leader in our chosen fields and have built a portfolio of top-tier founders and companies. Portfolio companies in SCOR Ventures Fund 1 include Coverflex, Finanzguru, iLife, Kadmos, Kontempo, Marshmallow, Protex and more.

  • Co-founder, Head of EMEA and Specialty - SCOR Ventures

    2017 - 2020

    I co-founded SCOR (P&C) Ventures, establishing a dual financial / strategic mandate CVC, in 2017, and was responsible for various of our investments including Hokodo and Marshmallow. I continued to oversee SCOR Syndicate's Innovation Team, focused on product innovation and insurtech underwriting partnerships.

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Tech Nation

  • Insurtech Board / Fintech Delivery Panel Member

    2019 - 2020

  • Member of the Fintech Delivery Panel / UK Insurtech Board Chair

    2017 - 2019

    I established the UK Insurtech Board and was one of three insurance industry representatives on the Fintech Delivery Panel. I also acted as Chair for the Board during its first three year funding cycle. The Panel consisted of a combination of leading UK-based fintechs, major financial institutions, and HMT and FCA representatives. It established key collaborative, industry initiatives and drove their delivery.

SCOR Syndicate

  • Innovation Leader

    2016 - 2018

    I established and led the SCOR Syndicate innovation team, partnering with fintechs, insurtechs, MGAs and other startups to launch new insurance products. During this time, I co-founded and pitched the CVC activities that eventually became SCOR Ventures.

  • Underwriter

    2012 - 2016

Omega Underwriting

  • Underwriter

    2011 - 2012

  • Assistant Underwriter/Business Analyst

    2010 - 2011

  • Underwriting Assistant

    2009 - 2010

Education 

Investments 

Energetic Insurance

Series A

Total funding: $7M

Marshmallow

Series B

Total funding: $120M

Hokodo

Seed Round

Total funding: $54M

Branch

Series A

Total funding: $920M

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