Insurance protection experts Sphere Assured have appointed Wahab Raja as Director of Protection. This is a new position which has been created following recent growth and the establishment of key strategic partnerships across wealth, legal and accountancy.
Wahab has more than 15 years' experience in the UK protection market, with both insurers and brokers so knows the market inside out. His most recent role was Head of Protection at WillU and before that he spent almost 10 years at Vitality as a business consultant.
With his vast knowledge of medical due diligence and experience of working with high net worth corporate and private clients, Wahab is the perfect fit for Sphere Assured and its ambitious growth plans.
Over the coming 12 months, Sphere Assured aims to expand its team nationally, growing its footprint in London, Manchester and Yorkshire. Wahab will play a pivotal role in fulfilling this strategy and is the first of several planned senior appointments.
Sphere Assured was launched in early 2025 and specialises in comprehensive insurance solutions for SMEs, mergers & acquisition transactions, professional athletes, media figures and private clients. It provides clients with access to top medical specialists to provide full clarity on conditions and risks upfront. These details allow Sphere to gain an extensive understanding of their clients to get the best possible terms from insurers.
Wahab Raja, Protection Director said: “I’m excited to be joining Sphere Assured at such a defining moment in its journey. I look forward to supporting the delivery of its growth strategy and extending access to essential protection for individuals, families, and businesses. I am committed to contributing fully to the organisation’s continued success and its next phase of growth.”
Wes McCranor, Managing Director said: “We are thrilled that Wahab has agreed to join our expanding team. He has exactly the right experience, energy and enthusiasm we need to turn our plans into reality. We created Sphere Assured to support our clients to obtain the very best possible protection terms available and this appointment will mean we can do that for even more people. The next year for us will be a very busy one and I look forward to working with Wahab to grow our proposition.”
