Fractional CISO, Meridian Robotics

Company Description Meridian Robotics operates as the deployment layer for global humanoid robotics, focusing on making advanced robotic technologies safe and scalable in real-world environments. The company provides multi-channel advisory services in safety, insurance, and workforce training, helping organizations manage risk and readiness for robotics integration. Its proprietary Assessment Engine converts each deployment into actionable data and decision-making capabilities for clients. Meridian Robotics does not build robots; it specializes in making them deployable through structured risk management and operational support. Role Description Fractional Underwriting Adviser — Humanoid Robotics (New Class of Business) Meridian Command · London / Remote · 2-3 days per month · Day rate + advisory equity As part of the Meridian 'Flywheel' We're building the first Western insurance proposition for humanoid robots, and we need a senior underwriter to keep us honest while we do it. Humanoid robots are shipping now 13,000+ units in 2025, an installed base passing 100,000 this year and no Western insurer has a dedicated product. China's carriers launched theirs in 2025. Meanwhile AI exclusions are multiplying through general liability. A class of business is forming, and it's forming without the London market. Meridian is the deployment layer: an engineering-led assessment platform that scores humanoid deployments against ISO 10218:2025, draft ISO 25785-1 and IEC 62443, on a tamper-evident ledger with telemetry-triggered re-assessment. Think Hartford Steam Boiler's inspect-and-insure model, rebuilt in software. We're looking at engaging with Lloyd's Lab, building a distributor point-of-sale scheme as the first homogeneous book, and heading toward delegated authority. What we're not: underwriters. Our founder has built and exited regulated businesses; our technical lead knows how these machines fail. What we don't have is thirty years in the Room and we're not going to pretend otherwise.

The role (1–2 days/month, genuinely fractional):

Sit beside the founder in market conversations — syndicates, brokers, reinsurers — translate, and stop us agreeing to anything we shouldn't Challenge our rating methodology and shape it into something an actuary respects Guide wording development (hull, third-party liability, affirmative cyber-physical) and the scheme-to-MGA pathway Tell us plainly when we're wrong

You're probably: a current or recently retired specialty liability, delegated authority or emerging-risk underwriter Lloyd's or company market with scars from at least one new class (cyber, drones, space, parametrics). Portfolio/NED-stage suits this perfectly. FCA SMF history helpful, not essential.

What you get: a front-row seat and a shaping hand in what may be the most interesting new class since cyber, advisory equity alongside a day rate, and a founder who will actually listen.

Message me directly — no agencies. Paul Flynn, Founder & CEO, Meridian Command.

Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills for evaluating data, identifying trends, and supporting risk assessments. Candidates should possess skills in Finance and Portfolio Management to understand exposure, performance metrics, and portfolio-level risk. Candidates should possess Underwriting and Credit Insurance skills to assist in evaluating client risk profiles and insurance structures. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. Comfort working with data tools (e.g., spreadsheets, basic analytics software) and learning new systems. Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage time effectively, and collaborate across teams. Academic background in finance, economics, risk management, statistics, engineering, or a related field is beneficial. Interest in robotics, emerging technologies, or insurance innovation is a plus.