AmTrust International, a global brand of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., is a multinational insurance provider offering niche solutions to businesses. With 37 offices in 25 countries outside the US, and six insurance platforms across the UK and Europe, AmTrust International is backed by the financial strength and the A.M. Best “A” rating of the AmTrust Group. I am responsible for all aspects of Business Development in the UK. I have relationships with existing and prospective clients, trade bodies, brokers and advisers to the mortgage lending and credit market. Core products include:Warranty, Property, Casualty, Surety, Accident & Health, Legal Expenses, Mortgage & Credit Insurance and Affinity.Prior to joining Genworth in 2011, which was taken over by AmTrust in 2016 I was the Commercial Director of a niche consultancy firm specialising in the consumer finance market and sat on an industry trade board, the AFB. The bulk of my career was spent at GE Money Home Lending, and at an Abbey National subsidiary, First National Bank, where I held various senior management roles. I hold a post graduate diploma in leadership obtained at Exeter University.

Fixed term contract position:Targetted with improving and developing existing affinity relationships, product development and business process improvement.

Responsible for partnerships,business development and new product initiatives. Board position. FSA approved person.Business sold to MBNA in August 2005.

Member of senior management team, overall responsibilty for First National and igroup branded 1st & 2nd Mortgage products and associated insurance products. In 2004 the portfolio was the most profitable part of the financial services division outside of the USA.Business sponsor for regulatory review team.Management,development and assessment of 10 senior account managers.

An Abbey National Group subsidiary (from 1995). Appointed SD in 1997 and was responsible for all point of sale consumer finance lending including;retail,home improvements and timeshare as well as insurance distribution within an extensive branch network. Combined volumes exceeded £1 billion pa.Company sold to GE in April 2003