VIPR Appoints Tom Boucher as Non-Executive Chair to Scale Global Insurtech Operations
By Lauren Towner · 29 September 2026
In brief: VIPR Solutions appoints Tom Boucher as Non-Executive Chair following Bridgepoint Growth investment to accelerate international expansion and AI development in the delegated authority sector.
| Appointee | Tom Boucher |
|---|---|
| Role | Non-Executive Chair |
| Primary Investor | Bridgepoint Growth |
| Industry Focus | Delegated Authority Intelligence |
| Experience | 30+ Years |
VIPR Solutions, the insurance-native technology platform for Delegated Authority intelligence, has appointed Tom Boucher as Non-Executive Chair. He joins following Bridgepoint Growth’s investment in VIPR and will work with Co-Founder and CEO Paul Templar and the management team as the business continues to expand internationally, develop its AI capabilities and make its platform simpler and faster for clients to adopt.
Tom brings more than 30 years’ experience across software, technology, data and insurance. As a CFO and Chair, he has helped lead four successful private equity exits for multiple sponsors. His experience includes Sequel Business Solutions, a software provider to the complex commercial and specialty insurance market that is now part of Verisk. Sequel was backed by Hg, a leading technology investor, where Tom later became an Operating Partner.
Tom is also a co-founder of Foreworth, a B2B software platform providing developer productivity analytics, and serves on the board of Goal Systems, a private equity backed global provider of transportation software.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new Non-Executive Chair of VIPR Solutions?
Tom Boucher has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chair of VIPR Solutions. He brings over 30 years of experience in software, technology, and insurance, having previously held leadership roles at Sequel Business Solutions and served as an Operating Partner at Hg.
What is the significance of the Bridgepoint investment for VIPR?
The investment from Bridgepoint Growth is intended to support VIPR's next phase of international expansion and the development of its AI capabilities. It also facilitated the appointment of Tom Boucher to provide strategic oversight during this growth period.
What does VIPR Solutions specialize in?
VIPR Solutions is an insurance-native technology platform specializing in Delegated Authority intelligence. The platform is designed to simplify data management and reporting for the specialty insurance market, making it faster for clients to adopt and utilize AI-driven insights.
About the companies
Companies in this story: Bridgepoint, VIPR Solutions
People in this story: Tom Boucher, Paul Templar