Meet the
Team
Jamie Hamer-
Jamie is a proud Co-Founder of Loxa, and takes Total Ownership for creating a leading UK insurtech in Loxa.
Previously, Jamie has been a sales leader and entrepreneur, having cofounded and exited React News - now Europe's largest paid real estate news service - in 2022 after growing the team to more than 30 and over £10m of revenue.
Before that, Jamie provided exceptional sales results to industry giants such as Procter and Gamble, The Acuris Group and Gartner.
Jamie published a 2021 book on sales (The Exceptional Sales Career), is an award-winning public speaker and held a CFA Charter.
Tori Hutchinson-
As Co-Founder and COO, Tori is laser focused on making sure Loxa Overperforms, and does so with customers in mind at all times.
Tori has held senior partnership and project management positions at a number of companies. She has managed sponsorships for two global entertainment industry leaders, Cirque du Soleil and the Ambassador Theatre Group.
She also served as senior account manager at React News, where she was instrumental in the company's growth from a small start-up to a profitable business with over 760 accounts and 38,000 paying users.
Prior to that, Tori worked on a number of initiatives in the UK, APAC, and the US for Monica Vinader, a luxury jewellery brand, with an emphasis on developing global franchise partnerships.
Richard Smith-
Richard is a multifaceted tech leader, serving as the CTO, board member, and investor at Loxa. He embodies the Complete Trustworthiness of our tech and compliance.
Building exceptional technology within time and budget constraints is no small feat, but Richard and his team excel in making it not only achievable but enjoyable.
As a dedicated tech entrepreneur, Richard's core lies in development, backed by a rich history in crafting and promoting high-performance technology.
Richard's accomplished team has taken the reins in conceptualizing, constructing, hosting, and promoting high-performance websites and mobile applications for prominent entities such as L’Oreal, Grolsch, and the Department for Education.
Erjon Skora-
Erjon Skora is an insurance professional with over 16 years of experience across MGAs, insurers, financial institutions, and online marketplaces.
He was Managing Director and Head of Insurance and Product, EMEA at Cover Genius, where he led regional insurance operations, product development, distribution, compliance, and capacity partnerships. Prior to this, Erjon worked at eBay, where he was responsible for developing and scaling merchants across Europe.He has also held senior roles at large insurance companies and intermediaries, building a track record in proposition design, insurer partnerships, and commercial negotiations.
His focus throughout has been on delivering innovative, customer-centric insurance solutions and aligning distribution strategies to support sustainable growth and stronger customer outcomes.
Josh Kunz-
Josh is a highly skilled Lead Developer at Loxa, with extensive experience in full-stack development and expertise in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and Shopify.
Previously, Josh served as the Head of Development at Formulate Digital, where he refined his proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies.
His diverse technical background includes roles in product design engineering and geographic information systems. Josh is dedicated to creating innovative solutions and advancing technology in the insurance industry.
Louis Dowden-
Louis Dowden is a Full Stack Developer at Loxa, bringing extensive experience in Ruby on Rails, various JavaScript frameworks, and Shopify.
He holds a BSc in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence from Tilburg University, which supports his ability to deliver innovative solutions across both front-end and back-end development.
In his previous role at Formulate Digital, Louis honed his technical skills and contributed to numerous successful projects.
His adaptability and problem-solving abilities enable him to tackle complex challenges and contribute effectively to the development team at Loxa.
Anugrah Pundir-
Anugrah is Loxa’s Founding Marketing Manager, responsible for building the brand and marketing function from the ground up.
He was the first marketing hire at Sharpsell.ai, a high-growth Indian SaaS scale-up, where he led brand and growth through to Series A. He holds an MSc in Marketing (Distinction) from the University of Edinburgh Business School and brings over five years of experience across SaaS, financial services, advertising and DTC. Now London-based, he is focused on building a category-defining brand in embedded insurance, whilst driving Loxa’s content, events and partnerships.
Archie Baker-
Archie is a Business Development Representative at Loxa, where he focuses on driving growth through high-impact retail collaborations and expanding the Loxa partner network.
He previously worked at the luxury fashion platform Farfetch, where he specialised in business development and account management. During his time there, he gained deep experience navigating the global retail landscape and building long-term value for a diverse range of brands. Archie holds a degree from the University of Bristol and brings a commercially-minded approach to the InsurTech space. Now part of the Loxa team, he is dedicated to making product protection a seamless part of the modern shopping experience while supporting the mission to close the protection gap.
Sean Byrne-
Sean is a Full Stack Developer at Loxa with years of professional experience in Ruby on Rails, full-stack web development and API integrations.
Previously working for Medihive in medical software, Sean brings his experience developing technologies with strict adherence to security and confidentiality. His broad involvement in cross-functional teams empowers him to collaborate with team members at Loxa to solve challenges and deliver inventive solutions.
Jasan Grewal-
Jasan is part of Loxa’s commercial team, focused on building and scaling the outbound motion with a strong emphasis on high-quality conversations, merchant value and execution at pace.
He brings experience across both front-line SaaS sales and Revenue Operations, having worked in Commercial, AE and RevOps roles within high-growth startups and scale-ups in Australia and London. He has consistently driven pipeline and closed ARR while also building the systems behind the scenes, including CRM workflows, lead routing, scoring and outbound infrastructure. Prior to joining Loxa, he worked across legal-tech, climate-tech and SaaS businesses, where he combined hands-on selling with a data-led approach to improving GTM efficiency. He is passionate about early-stage environments and enjoys helping shape commercial strategy as the business scales.
Neil MacQuarrie-
Neil’s journey has taken him from Chemistry to the music industry and advertising, honing his expertise in stakeholder management and translating complex technical details into seamless user experiences.
His ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across teams makes him the perfect fit for our mission at Loxa, Neil will play a pivotal role in delivering top-tier service to our clients and ensuring a smooth, efficient integration process across our growing network.
Mariana Coimbra-
Mariana is a analytical Founder’s Associate at Loxa with a first-class Master’s degree in Pharmacy from University College London, bringing a strong data-driven and scientific approach to problem-solving and operational execution.
With experience across operations, strategy, and process improvement, she excels at streamlining workflows, building scalable systems, and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for founders and stakeholders.
In her roles across healthtech and operations-driven environments, Mariana has played a role in driving cross-functional initiatives, automating processes, and supporting high-impact decision-making in fast-paced startup settings.
Her adaptability, technical skillset, and commitment to continuous improvement make her a valuable partner to founding teams building and scaling ambitious products.