Insurance &
reinsurance
Advisory on insurance-linked investment propositions, alternative risk transfer and capital structures. Connecting the economics of underwriting with the needs of investors.
Independent strategic advisory
Clear thinking for complex investment and strategic challenges. Advisory spanning institutional capital, investment strategy, insurance and reinsurance.
Explore our capabilities01 Perspective
Samara is an independent advisory practice working with investment managers, insurers, reinsurers and financial services businesses.
We bring together investment insight, commercial judgement and an understanding of institutional capital to help develop propositions, evaluate opportunities and build partnerships.
Our starting point is the underlying economics: understanding the risk, identifying what matters and finding a practical way forward.
Across traditional and alternative investments.
From portfolio decisions to capital partnerships.
02 Capabilities
Focused advice where investment,
commercial strategy and capital meet.
Advisory on insurance-linked investment propositions, alternative risk transfer and capital structures. Connecting the economics of underwriting with the needs of investors.
Developing institutional propositions, investor engagement and strategic partnerships. Bringing clarity to the opportunity and its relevance for potential capital partners.
Evaluating investment opportunities, portfolio construction and capital allocation across traditional and alternative asset classes.
03 Selected experience
Advisory work informed by experience
on both sides of the investment conversation.
Selected areas of work across reinsurance and alternative investment management.
Each engagement starts with the specific challenge and the people needed to address it.
Advisory on investment propositions, capital structuring, portfolio strategy and institutional investor suitability.
Strategic and commercial advisory across venture capital and hedge fund investment management.
Investor and consultant engagement, supported by tailored presentations, due diligence materials and clear communication of complex risk.

Paul’s career spans institutional capital, investment solutions and portfolio management across traditional and alternative asset classes, including insurance and reinsurance.
Before founding Samara, he held roles at Nephila Capital, Aurum, Origin Asset Management and Man Group. His experience includes climate, specialty and property catastrophe reinsurance portfolios, institutional portfolio advisory, and the development and distribution of investment strategies.
04 Contact
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Based in the United Kingdom