About Loadsure

About

Smarter cargo insurance for shippers, brokers, and carriers. Built to scale with every load.

Who we are

Loadsure makes cargo insurance faster, simpler, and built for how freight actually moves.

We protect shipments in real time with instant access to all-risk cargo insurance coverage, smarter loss prevention tools, and scalable protection that adapts to every load.

Our platform serves shippers, freight brokers, carriers, and insurance agents with one connected system for loss prevention, insurance protection, and claims and recovery across the entire shipment lifecycle.

Our History

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Nov 2018

Loadsure is born

Driven to solve the freight underinsurance crisis, Johnny McCord starts Loadsure, creating the first end-to-end insurtech platform for shippers and freight brokers.

Nov 2019

Lloyd’s coverholder status achieved

In under a year, Loadsure secures coveted Lloyd’s coverholder status, standing out as the sole approval granted in 2019’s challenging market.

Jan 2020

Partner portal launched

Loadsure launches its dedicated partner portal, giving the freight community instant access to dynamic cargo insurance coverage.

Sep 2020

A huge distribution agreement

Loadsure secures a commercial agreement with Amwins, North America’s largest wholesaler, expanding its strategic distribution reach.

Jun 2021

FCA approval

Loadsure earns full authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), reinforcing its credibility and integrity while also securing licensing to operate in Canada.

Sep 2021

Two firsts

Loadsure marks two major milestones in one month: launching its first international integration with Exfreight and its first LTL integration with FreightCenter.

Mar 2022

$11M in Series A funding

Loadsure secures $11M in Series A funding, validating market demand for its scalable insurtech platform and industry-leading cargo insurance solutions.

Jun 2022

Two new products introduced

Loadsure advances its product suite by introducing dynamic ocean cargo and stock throughput insurance, both launched in the same month.

Jul 2022

Platform enhancements

Loadsure rolls out a major platform upgrade, adding advanced user-level permissions to help freight brokers manage accounts, boost visibility, and better support shippers.

Jan 2023

New underwriting capacity partnership

Loadsure expands its underwriting authority through a new capacity partnership with Tokio Marine Kiln.

Feb 2024

Loadsure offers Motor Truck Cargo coverage for trucking fleets

Loadsure launches Motor Truck Cargo insurance, delivering data-powered coverage with fast quotes and binds for trucking fleets.

Apr 2024

Loadsure launches in Europe

Expanding globally, Loadsure launches in Europe with an initial footprint across Benelux, Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

Nov 2024

Loadsure unveils Holistic Freight Protection

CEO Johnny McCord unveils Holistic Freight Protection at the 2025 Future of Freight Festival, marking a new era in freight risk management.

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Redefining what’s possible in freight insurance

In just a few short years, we’ve redefined what’s possible in freight insurance. And we’re only getting started. The journey ahead is one of bold growth, innovation, and impact.

Holistic Freight Protection Complete protection for freight in motion.

Holistic Freight Protection connects risk prevention, instant coverage, and faster recovery into one seamless system. It helps you prevent loss, stay protected in transit, and recover quickly when problems happen so you can move freight with confidence.

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Awards & Accolades

The trophy case: our groundbreaking approach hasn't gone unnoticed.

Year
Organiser
Category
Award
2025
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Top 25 Tech Startup Award
Named to Top 25
2025
FreightWaves
FreightTech 100 2026
Named to Top 100
2024
Insurance Insider
Insurtech Product of the Year
Winner
2024
Insurer Program Manager
Program Insurtech of the Year
Shortlisted
2023
Business Insurance
Break Out Award
Winner
2023
SME Finance Awards
Best Cargo & Freight Insurance Broker
Winner
2023
Growth Business
10 Hottest Startups in the UK
Ranked
2023
Insurance Insider Honours
MGA of the Year
Shortlisted
2023
MGAA Awards
MGA Initiative of the Year
Shortlisted
2023
Business Insurance Awards
Insurance Underwriting Team of the Year
Shortlisted
2023
Insurer Program Manager
Program Insurtech of the Year
Shortlisted
2023
Go:Tech Awards
Fintech Business of the Year
Winner
2022
National Insurance Awards
MGA of the Year Award (Small)
Shortlisted
2022
National Insurance Awards
Insurtech Award - Claims
Shortlisted
2022
Inside P&C
Insurtech Solution of the Year
Shortlisted
2022
Insurer Program Manager Awards
Rising Star of the Year
Shortlisted
2022
Insurer Program Manager Awards
Insurtech of the Year
Shortlisted
2022
Fintech Awards London
InsurTech Company of the Year
Shortlisted
2021
FreightWaves
FreightTech 100
Named to Top 100
2021
InsurTechNY
VC Investor Prize
Awarded
2020
Lloyds Lab
COHORT
Winner
2020
Insurtech 100
COHORT
Winner
2020
InsureTech NY
Early Stage
Winner

The Team

Our Team50+

The team leading the way

Our team blends the technical innovation, unparalleled insurance expertise, and freight industry depth that drives Loadsure forward.

Derek Bohan

Head of Insurance Operations

A black and white headshot of Stephen Catlin, who is wearing a suit and tie with a white pocket square

Stephen Catlin

Advisor - Chairman & CEO Convex Group Limited

Jon Chase

Non-Executive Chairman

Richard Chattock Loadsure

Richard Chattock

Non Executive Director - CEO Insurtech Gateway

Patrick Dicey

Head of Projects & Integrations

Matthew Dybus

VP Ocean Marine

Nic Esterhuysen

Head of Actuarial Science

Tara Farrer

Head of Transformation

Andrew Hills Loadsure

Andrew Hills

Non Executive Director

Michael Kennedy

EVP Sales and Marketing

Peter McCord Loadsure

Peter McCord

Non Executive Director & Co Founder Matillion

Oliver Richards

Non-Executive Director

Mark Watson

Underwriting Manager for Europe

Ingo Weber

CFO

People & Culture Statement: At Loadsure, we celebrate the spirit of individuals and empower them to grow. Fostering a culture of personal freedom, mutual respect, and collaboration, we enable the professional success of each person, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, or disability. Understanding, communication, respect among all people: This is how we’re nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace in which everyone can thrive.

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