Ray O’Byrne

SVP, Client Engagement

Ray O’Byrne was appointed SVP, Client Engagement Executive, Sompo North America in January 2023.

In this role, he oversees key client relationships and supports large, complex commercial insurance programmes across the portfolio. Mr O’Byrne previously served as SVP, Retail Business Development from August 2018 to April 2023, where he focused on growth initiatives and broker engagement.

Mr O’Byrne joined Sompo in December 2008 as a founding member of the US Commercial Management Liability business unit. He has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, with deep expertise across underwriting and broking, and a strong focus on delivering value‑added claims and risk solutions for large clients.

Prior to joining Sompo, Mr O’Byrne held senior roles at Willis and Chubb. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Dayton.