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West Sussex

Successfully sought capacity for commercial vehicle insurance. Developed all rating tables and developed internal and external systems. Recruited operations team. Developed and managed key relationships with major brokers. Undertook regular pricing reviews and implemented changes.

Reigate

Responsible for the management and profitability of private car and travel insurance. Included working very closely with marketing, compliance, IT and operational areas across First Alternative and its sister company Esure. Grew from standing start to £90m GWP

Haywards Heath

Originally Operations Manager, promoted to Motor Underwriting Manager. Restructured departments to improve efficiency and in particular use of EDI and cash collection. Profitably grew from £50m to £120m GWP. Skilled in pricing, product development and key account management.

Redhill, United Kingdom

Started as Senior Underwriter quoting non standard risks. Had roles as Business Unit Manager, Interim Pricing Manager and then Electronic Trading Manger leading the company move to full cycle EDI. Joined Norwich Union following the sale of St Paul

South East

Cut my insurance teeth as an insurance broker providing insurance quotes and servicing a variety of personal lines insurances. Worked closely with a number of sadly extinct Lloyds syndicates. Progressed through various roles until reaching the position of motor manager and then deciding to move across the fence to underwriting.