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Clive Bird

Vice President, Mining & Technology

Intellectual Property
International Business
Mining
Technology

Clive Bird is a senior insurance and risk adviser specializing in Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O) liability, U.S. securities litigation and complex international insurance programs. His clients include Nasdaq and NYSE-listed corporations with multibillion-dollar market capitalizations, as well as emerging technology companies preparing to access the U.S. nd orher public markets.

As Senior Vice President of Mining & Technology at Axis Insurance Managers, Clive advises businesses operating across advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, autonomous technologies, artificial intelligence, energy and critical infrastructure. His work encompasses the complex operational, commercial and regulatory risks associated with technological innovation, including intellectual property, product liability, supply chains and international contractual exposures.

A particular strength of Clive’s practice is advising corporate boards and senior executives on D&O liability and the challenges of operating in public markets. His experience includes structuring sophisticated D&O programs, benchmarking coverage and limits, negotiating policy wordings and arranging dedicated protection for directors and officers. He also advises companies undertaking IPOs, reverse takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, capital raises and significant corporate expansion.

Clive has substantial experience in high-stakes matters involving U.S. securities litigation and significant financial exposures. Working closely with leading U.S. securities litigation counsel, he has been actively involved in managing shareholder class action claims across multiple jurisdictions. This practical insurance coverage experience provides valuable insight into the development of securities claims and the design of insurance programs intended to protect both the corporation and its leadership.

Clive began his career as an underwriter at Lloyd’s of London before spending decades owning and managing an independent insurance brokerage. His combined underwriting, entrepreneurial and advisory background provides a commercially grounded perspective on risk and a strong understanding of the challenges facing businesses undertaking ambitious growth strategies.

His approach extends beyond conventional insurance procurement. Working closely with executive management, boards and professional advisers, Clive develops insurance strategies that anticipate evolving risks, support corporate objectives and provide effective protection as businesses scale, enter new markets and assume greater financial and regulatory responsibilities.

Published Articles & Quotes

04/03/2018 – Who’s afraid of blockchain?
11/12/2017 – Are timid underwriters blowing a business opportunity with blockchain?

White Papers

Designing Indemnity clauses that activate coverageWhen the Cloud goes darkWhen AI Triggers a LossThe Intersection of AI and CryptoIntellectual Property – summary of coverageThe Importance of Contract ReviewsUnderstanding Contractual indemnity riskDefending against patent trolls

Newsletters

Risk Atlas – JuLY 2026Risk Atlas – June 2026Risk Atlas – May 2026Risk Atlas – April 2026Risk Atlas – March 2026

Working with Clive

  • “Clive Bird has been a trusted insurance adviser to IREN since before our IPO, guiding the development of our global insurance program through every stage of our growth. He brings deep expertise across all major lines of coverage, with particular strength in Directors and Officers (D&O), property, and casualty—areas that are critical to our business.

    Clive leads all of IREN’s insurance placements in Canada and holds full responsibility for reviewing and advising on our U.S. program. His role ensures that all policies—regardless of jurisdiction—are aligned with best practices, commercially competitive, and tailored to our evolving risk profile.

    More than a broker, Clive is a strategic partner and a trusted extension of our internal team. IREN is an agile business, and Clive matches that pace—always available, highly responsive, and deeply attuned to our needs. His insight, technical strength, and ability to translate complex risk into clear, actionable advice have made him a key contributor to our decision-making. Clive continues to play a vital role in helping us protect our people, assets, and long-term operational resilience.”

    Sahil Choujar
    Head of Risk & compliance – IREN

  • “I have had the pleasure of dealing with Clive Bird and Axis Insurance for the past 15 years. During that time Clive and his team have demonstrated a very high level of understanding of our business (mineral exploration and development) and of our insurance needs. I have consistently been impressed with their efforts to market our insurance across international underwriting markets in order to obtain the best coverage and at the best cost. I consider Axis a very important component of the insurance aspect of our business and am grateful to have them on our side.”

    Aris Morfopoulos
    CFO – Highgold Mining Inc.

  • “Axis helped us source competitive insurance coverage for our insurance needs in both Canada and the USA. In particular, we were seeking comprehensive insurance coverage as we transitioned from a private company to a publicly traded company which made the task more complex than normal. Clive Bird is a very knowledgeable, experienced, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. I am happy to recommend Axis to anyone seeking comprehensive corporate insurance coverage.”

    Bill Wagener
    CEO – Getchell Gold Corp.

  • “Axis has been assisting our business for over 10 years and Clive Bird have been exemplary business partners. They took the time to learn our business and have been instrumental in developing insurance products specific to our industry to enable us to better mitigate the risks involved in the way our industry does business. They are a valuable bridge between the customer and the insurance companies, ensuring that any claim process goes as smooth as possible. Clive make the policy language easy to understand and are always available to meet to insure that decision makers accurately understand the available insurance options. We trust their counsel and look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

    Sean Tetzlaff,
    Oxygen Capital

  • “Clive Bird (and his team at Axis Insurance) has provided exceptional service and advice for my companies over the past 20 years. The depth of his commitment to his clients, and the breadth of his relationships with underwriters in the D&O insurance world was showcased for our board over the past several weeks. At a time when it became increasingly challenging to procure and secure run-off insurance for our company, due to a complex convergence of corporate, Clive plumbed the depth of his relationships in the underwriter world and came up with 2 key insurance policies to cover the former Directors and Officers for the next 6 years. Clive’s calm tone and supportive demeanor provided an immense level of comfort for all Directors and Officers and the insurance options provided were both practical and economically feasible. Clive is truly a trusted and skilled advisor who consistently shows up when times get tough and delivers when no one else can.”

    Mark O’Dea

  • “I am outside counsel to a Canadian issuer that was sued for securities fraud in a purported class action lawsuit in the United States. I have had the pleasure of working with Clive Bird in connection with helping our mutual client provide notice of the claim to their carriers, develop a plan to investigate the claims and collect relevant electronic data, and build a collaborative working relationship with the insurers. Clive looks for ways to help build a defense strategy that is effective and cost efficient. He is responsive and proactive. He develops creative solutions for clients and collaborates effectively with outside counsel. Clive has a unique understanding of the similarities and differences between litigation against a Canadian issuer in U.S. and Canada”.

    Karl R. Barnickol, Partner
    Neal Gerber Eisenberg LLP

  • “Clive and his team at Axis supported us with finding and binding coverage on a large value of assets in a situation that was both extremely unique and very time sensitive. Clive and his broader team jumped in to help and provide advice and walked us through all the options and timelines available. To make our situation even more complex, the assets would be moving location and changing ownership during the coverage and the Axis team managed this with ease and knew the few in the market that could accept such a situation. Clive continued to support us while travelling and on vacation. We wouldn’t have got insurance in place in time without him and we are very grateful for the late nights and vacation time he set aside to get us over the line. Thanks again to the whole team that helped make it happen!”

    Morag Cooper
    PwC | Director, Deals

  • “I have worked with Clive on several mutual clients where I have provided securities class action defense advice and Clive has served as the D&O insurance broker. I have been very impressed with Clive’s knowledge of the D&O marketplace, litigation trends, and strategies for addressing coverage of securities class action matters, particularly in multi-jurisdictional matters involving both the US and another country. I also know that my clients have been pleased with Clive’s responsiveness and creativity. I would highly recommend engaging his services.”

    Brian P. Miller, Partner
    King & Spalding LLP

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