Team
Management Team
Stuart Quilter
Stuart is an entrepreneurial and uniquely versatile Finance Director who has led the UK acquisition process and subsequent integrations of the acquired entities since joining AssuredPartners London in February 2016. Stuart is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and previously worked as a Director at Smith & Williamson, a top ten accountancy firm in the UK. Since starting his career in 1999, Stuart has specialised in working with the insurance sector, providing a range of services including client money system and procedure reviews, due diligence investigations, IPOs and bond listings. Stuart’s experience supporting, driving and evolving financial services businesses to create sustainable, profitable cash flow streams has been instrumental in the development of the AssuredPartners London operation.
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David Heathfield
David has been the CEO since 2015. Since then he has been responsible for overseeing the integration of several Lloyd’s of London insurance brokers, all of which now trade as AssuredPartners London. That integration process has yielded substantial cost and operational synergies which has allowed AssuredPartners London to enjoy significant margin growth over the period. David is a qualified Solicitor having spent 7 years at a leading city law firm specialising in insurance litigation. His legal experience includes work on large UK based insurance fraud cases, off-shore fund litigation and policy wording and coverage disputes centered around large international financial institutions. David is an expert in the area of asset management insurance and has a large book of business consisting of institutional asset managers and funds located in various jurisdictions around the world.
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Sean Gough
Sean has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry. He started his career at the Heath Group in 1985 gaining a broad experience across all aspects of Risk Processing in respect of insurance emanating from North America, International, Latin America and Caribbean. From there, Sean joined Grosvenor Brokers in August 2000 to develop a technical/finance department within the business and in January, 2005 took on the additional role of Compliance Director of Grosvenor Brokers. In July 2014 Sean became the Chief Operating Officer of the London Operation and has been a member of the team leading the integration and development of the London Organisation. Sean is a Board Director and is an FCA Approved Person of the firm. Sean has attained his ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualifications and the title Chartered Insurance Practitioner.
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Our People
Aaron Alexander
Starting as an Account Executive within Howden’s Schemes & Affinity division, Aaron has been working in the Insurance Industry since 2014. Aaron made his transition to a placing broker in 2015, specialising in North American and Australian binding authorities across various liability classes. In 2018 Aaron joined AssuredPartners as a Broker for the Property Casualty division where he continues to place Australian and North American binder business including CGL, D&O, Cyber and Medical Malpractice. Aaron graduated with BA Honours in Business Management at Kingston University.
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Michael Bender
Michael has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. Michael started his insurance career at Frizzell Insurance Brokers in 1986 before moving on to a brief stint at St. Paul Insurance Company as a claims administrator in 1990. Michael returned to broking with Byas Mosley in 1991, where he concentrated on Canadian and USA professional liability binding authority and open market placement business. Michael then joined Bell & Clements in 1996 as part of a team departure from Byas Mosley. There he continued to grow his knowledge and contacts in liability binding authorities. Michael expanded his expertise and production further at Alwen Hough Johnson between 2001 and 2007, before setting up his own broker, BGH, at Windsor Partners in 2007. After Windsor Partners bought out Michael’s ownership in BGH in 2010 Michael continued to work at Windsor Partners/Howden running the Special Risks department. In 2014 Michael departed Howden and after completing 18 months away from the market he helped set up B&W Brokers Ltd in 2015. In 2018 Michael joined AssuredPartners London as a Director of Property & Casualty division, his expertise and knowledge will help increase the flow of business at APL.
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Lloyd Bender
Working in the Insurance industry since 2015, Lloyd specialises in International & US Casualty. Lloyd’s primary focus is the placement of tough Open market accounts, as well as Binding Authority Contracts for a multitude of liability classes. Lloyd first started out as a Junior Claims Broker for B&W Brokers, before then transitioning into a Placing Broker concentrating on binder referral business, servicing a multitude of casualty contracts. Working towards Cert CII approval with the eventual aim of being ACII qualified, Lloyd now works as a Broker at AssuredPartners London, starting his role in July 2018.
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Anthony Bender
Tony started his Insurance career in 2007 at BGH Risk Solutions (Windsor Partners) as a Claims Broker. He continued at Windsor/Howden until 2016 when he moved over to B&W Brokers as part of a team departure. On July 2018 Tony joined AssuredPartners London as a Senior Claims Broker where he assists the Claims Manager. Tony handles claims from first advice to closure and is experienced in ECF, CLASS, DMS, X-CHANGING, LINEAGE and LLOYD@S REPOSITORIES
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Sandra Bickmore
Sandra joined in November 2001 and her primary focus is on supervising the finance team from the day to day accounting functions to monthly and annual reporting and also provides assistance to the Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director
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Jonte Bousfield
Jonte has worked in the insurance industry since 2015 specialising primarily within the Financial Institutions sector, focusing on both new business and the servicing of clients with multi-million to multi-billion dollars in assets under management. Jonte joined AssuredPartners London in January 2020 as an Account Manager within the Asset Management division. His knowledge and experience also includes attaining a First Class (BA) Honours in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Northumbria, as well as achieving the Advanced Diploma qualification with the CII in 2020.
Alex Burton Brown
Alex Burton Brown is the Commercial Director for AssuredPartners London and has a deep understanding of the insurance needs of the asset and alternative asset management sector. His strong market relationships mean he is able to leverage very competitive premiums and broad policy wordings in the industry for his clients. “ This sector often presents complex legal and geographical structures and can face risks from the actions of clients, regulators, employees and third parties. AssuredPartners London specializes in navigating these issues."
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Jamie Cairns
Working in the insurance industry since 2004. Jamie held credit controller positions at both Windsor & Howden Insurance brokers. Prior to 2004 he held Assistant Accounting positions in various industries. Jamie joined B & W in November 2015 as IBA Accounts Manager having gained extensive knowledge of B & W’s client base during his time at Windsor/Howden. Jamie works as an account manager at AssuredPartners London. Jamie stated his role in July 2018
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Jordan Clark
Jordan Clark started his insurance career in September 2015 when he joined Beazley’s London syndicate. During his time as an Underwriting Assistant here, he gained experience within the US Architects & Engineers, Lawyers and Miscellaneous teams. In may 2017, Jordan joined AssuredPartners London as a broker, specializing in the placement of Lawyers, Architects & Engineers, Cyber and EPL.
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Ben Crabtree
Ben has specialised as a broker in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) insurance market since 2003 having led teams at two international broking firms in that time. He joined AssuredPartners London in November 2019 to establish its UK and European M&A insurance practice and assist with the expansion of the AssuredPartners M&A offering in the US. Ben is recognised by his peers and underwriters as a founding broker in the M&A insurance market having placed warranty and indemnity (W&I), tax and contingent/litigation liability policies for private equity firms, real estate funds, management teams and corporates right across the world during his career.
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James Craik-White
Working in the insurance industry since 2001 James began his career at Harris & Dixon as a junior claims broker. Having moved to Alwen Hough Johnson in 2002 he progressed from a claims broker to the claims manager during his spell there which ended in 2011 with a move to Lloyd & Partners. After 3 years at Lloyd & Partners James returned home to Ireland to work in the local insurance market until 2015 when B & W persuaded him to come on board as the Claims manager. In July 2018 James bring his knowledge as Claim manager to AssuredPartners London where he continues to provide a complete service to all clients.
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Della Davy
Della joined the team in September 2002 where she prepares all policy documentation, market reform contracts and general administration/ad hoc duties.
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Caroline Devane
Caroline started her insurance career as a Broker at Bell & Clements in 2003 after graduating from university. During her career she has gained experience in Property, Casualty and Professional Indemnity. Most recently she was actively involved in the start-up of a new Lloyds Broker. Caroline joins AssuredPartners London as a Senior Broker specialising in US Property. She also focuses on Specialty Lines, in particular Cash in Transit.
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Jonathan Drinkwater
Having gained exposure to underwriting and broking across various lines of business within the London market, including Contingency, Property Cat. & Crisis Management, Jonathan joined AssuredPartners London in 2017 working as an Account Executive within the team responsible for placing business for asset managers. Jonathan graduated from the University of Leeds in 2015 with a BA Honours in Geography (Industrial).
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Christopher Dyke
Chris joined AssuredPartners London in October 2019 and is an Account Manager within the Asset Management division. Chris started his career in insurance in 2012 when he joined Howden UK Group Limited as an Administration Assistant within the Financial Institutions Division and progressed to become an Account Manager handling some of the teams largest accounts. He subsequently joined Protean Risk in October 2017 as a Senior Account Manager within their Financial Institutions Division. Chris is studying towards his Diploma in Insurance qualification as well as his IAM Certificate.
Estelle Foxhall
With over 15 years of experience handling claims, Estelle joined the team in June 2010 has gained a wealth of knowledge in various lines of business ranging from UK & US professional liability to International Reinsurance and is responsible for ensuring that our clients’ claims run as smoothly as possible from initial notice through to settlement.
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Daniel Goodson
Daniel started his insurance career in 2008 at HSBC Insurance Brokers supporting their various broking teams including Specie, Motor and North American. He subsequently built up his knowledge and skillset with similar broker back-up roles at Gibbs Hartley Cooper, John Holman and Sons and RFIB. Daniel joined AssuredPartners London in February 2016 and soon headed the technical support team for which he know overseas the broker back-up support for each of the departments. He provides efficient technical support to our Brokers and Accounts team whilst ensuring compliance with up to date Market requirements.
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Edward Green
Edward Green started his insurance career in May 2015 when he joined a London market MGA. During his time as an Underwriting Assistant, he gained experience within a specialized team focusing on US Professional and Management Liability. In October 2017, Edward joined AssuredPartners London as a broker, working alongside Anthony Green in producing and placing US Professional E&O (Marine and Non-Marine), D&O, Financial Institutions, Plus Product Contamination/Recall Business.
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Anthony Green
Tony’s career started in Lloyd’s in 1966 with over 20 Years as Broker / Director at Alexander and Alexander [subsequently AON] before moving to other Lloyd’s Brokers before joining Grosvenor in December 2009. His areas of operation would predominately be in USA / Canada plus has clients and contacts in other regions such as Panama and Caribbean. He continues to be involved with the Liability and Professional Classes and Transportation but with particular focus on Professional E&O {Marine and Non-Marine], D&O, Financial Institutions, Medical Malpractice, SML, EPLI including PEO operations plus Products Contamination / Recall business. During his time in the London market, has also been involved in other Special Risks and Non-Liability classes.
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Anthony Green
Working in the Insurance Industry since 1990. Specialised in the placement and handling of North American Liability Binding Authority Business since 1998. Areas of speciality being Professional, Medical, General and Directors and Officers Liability. Has been at Director level of various Lloyd’s Insurance Brokers since 2007 and Management roles since 2001.
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Steve Hart
Steven Hart started in insurance in 1978 working for Lowndes Lambert as a claims broker in the Lloyd’s of London market. He joined Crawley Warren in 1983 and was immediately transferred to the newly formed Property & Casualty team where he was involved in placing US property on both a facultative and binder basis. In 1989 he was promoted to the Accident & Health division specialising in Medical Stop Loss business and helped grow the division to the largest in the company. When Crawley Warren was sold in 1999 Steven left and joined Price Forbes, Ltd as an Associate Director and was appointed Sales and Marketing Director in 2002. In 2007 joined Grosvenor Accident & Health, a division of Grosvenor Brokers (America) Ltd as a Director. 2016 Grosvenor became AssuredPartners London.
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Bradley Hayes
Bradley commenced his insurance career in June 2015 with RFIB as a technician, and has since then progressed to be introduced to both technical back up and broking roles. Bradley has worked across various classes of business, including Yachts, Liability, Political Risk and Trade Credit. Bradley joined AssuredPartners London Transportation team in June 2017 where he provides efficient technical support to the Brokers and Accounts teams whilst ensuring compliance with industry requirements.
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Patrick Henry
Patrick started his insurance career in 1999 working as an Assistant Underwriter at the St Paul Syndicate in Lloyd’s. He had underwriting authority for all classes of business falling within the Financial and Professional Services unit. He was also involved in the purchase of Facultative Reinsurance for the Syndicate and the creation of reports and statistical analysis and the maintenance of Underwriting records and information. In July 2002 Patrick joined Grosvenor Brokers who became part of AssuredPartners in 2011. He is currently the Divisional Director for the North American team for AssuredPartners London. He specializes in the placement of Lawyers, Architects & Engineers, Insurance Brokers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. He also focuses on Cyber, D&O and EPL insurance.
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Bob Hunt
Bob is responsible for Division within AssuredPartners London (APL) dealing with various Treaties, Binding Authorities and facilities including Motor, Travel, PA and Homeowners business working closely with our clients in the UK and Andorra. Bob started his role in November 2008.
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Darren Hurrell
Working in the Insurance Industry since 1986. Specialised in the technical back-up and handling of North American and Australian Liability and Property Binding Authorities since 1986. Handles the entire process of all Binding Authorities. Has been at Director level of various Lloyd’s Insurance Brokers since 2007 and Management roles since 2001.
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Jake Lillywhite
Jake began his career in July 2015 working as a Claims Assistant for RenaissanceRe, where he provided operational and administrative support for the Claims team. Jake subsequently joined Castel Underwriting in April 2017, mainly handling the Aviation account and ensuring that payments and claims were processed in a timely manner. Jake joined AssuredPartners in August 2018, and he handles predominantly Lawyers Professional Liability claims and bordereaux.
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Amie Lloyd
Amie joined the Assured Partners team as the Claims Manager in January 2020, she began her Insurance career at Aviva in 2011 handling claims for UK commercial risks. Amie entered into the Lloyd’s market in 2015 joining Carroll Holman, during her time there she had the opportunity to work in Australia. In 2018 PSC restructured the UK claims operation to one team servicing two Lloyd’s brokers and a small MGA. Amie has experience across various classes of business including Casualty, Property, Marine, Professional Indemnity, Transportation and Reinsurance.
Tim Patten
Tim started his career as technician at Fenchurch Insurance Brokers in 1996. He joined Edgar Hamilton & Wellard in 1997 where he was a contingency cover holder, in 2000 he moved to Aon London to work within their facultative Professional Indemnity Broking team. After 12 years Tim joined Endeavour Insurance Services specialising in broking A&E & Misc Canadian E&O. In 2018 joined B&W as a Senior Broker which later that year became AssuredPartners London.
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Jesse Pike
Jesse Pike joined the insurance industry back in 2015 as a Junior Account Executive where he was exposed to all lines of business. After a few years, he made his move over to Assured Partners London where he is currently a Broker Back-up Technician for the Asset Management team tasked with producing documentation and processing numerous high value accounts.
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Anthony Pires
Anthony has been AssuredPartners London’s Financial Controller since April 2013. Anthony has worked in the insurance industry for seven years and oversees the day to day finances of the company.
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Gavin Richards
Gavin started his insurance career working on a Non Marine Box for a Lloyd’s Syndicate in the Room. Moving onto broking Gavin joined the North American department of H Clarkson, specialising in Property and Casualty insurance. Gavin joined Price Forbes in 1985 placing US Casualty business into the London and European markets, becoming a Director in 1997. In 1998 Gavin took on the responsibility of running the Accident & Health (A & H) team within Price Forbes, and joined Grosvenor Brokers in 2007. Gavin is the US Development Director of AssuredPartners London, and is also a Director of AssuredPartners Accident & Health, and is responsible for US production of A & H business. Gavin is an ‘Approved Person’ under the FCA regulations, and hold the RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) designation.
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Guy Sansom
Guy has been working within the insurance industry for over thirty years with a focus on the North American market. Prior to starting at AssuredPartners London in May 2016, Guy worked at Lonsdale Insurance Brokers as Managing Director. Guy’s insurance experience includes the production and development of new business, developing new production networks and general marketing on specialised products. Guy has a creative and adaptable approach which is shown from past roles at companies such as JLT and Price Forbes & Partners. On starting at AssuredPartners London as Divisional Director, Guy manages the Transportation division and the overall growth of the division’s new business targets.
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Adam Sansom
Adam began working in the Insurance industry in 2015 and started his role as a Broker at AssuredPartners London in May 2016. He works within the transportation division with particular experience in the North American Market.
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Rebecca Savva
Rebecca started in insurance in 2004 with SBJ. Having started her career as a Claims Technician she progressed into a senior claims broking position after brief spells at A.J. Gallagher and Iris Insurance Brokers. Rebecca joined Windsor Insurance Brokers in 2013 as a Binding Authority Technician. Rebecca joined B&W Brokers in February 2016 as part of a team departure from Windsor/Howden. Later on in 2018 Rebecca joined AssuredPartners London. She provides technical support to our Brokers and accounts team whilst ensuring compliance with up to date market requirements.
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Vanda Simoes
Vanda Simoes joined AssuredPartners London in October 2017 as a Team and Marketing Assistant. She has a MA in Communication and Media and a BA in Tourism. Vanda has a wide backround that includes professional experience in Banking and Marketing Strategies. Her work will help for the smooth operation of the Marketing department.
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Felix Sloman
Felix works with companies, funds, individual business owners and management teams to insure risks stemming from mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”). Felix has particular expertise working with private equity houses, real estate, and international investors acquiring UK companies. Felix has been a leading broker in this field for over ten years and has been instrumental in the development of warranty and indemnity (“W&I”) insurance, tax insurance and the insurance of specific deal issues. He joined AssuredPartners London (“APL”) in 2019 as Divisional Director for M&A, working alongside Ben Crabtree to grow the practice and further strengthen its existing capabilities in the Asset Management field.
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Tom Spraggs
Tom is an Account Manager for the Asset Management Division of AssuredPartners London. Tom initially joined as part of the Client Administration team in 2011, progressing into his role as Account Manager. His primary focus throughout has been meeting the insurance requirements of alternative investment clients. Prior to AssuredPartners London, Tom worked for Atrium Underwriters in back office support and for JLT Re-Insurance gaining experience in the Insurance Market. Tom graduated with a BA (Joint Hons) in Maths & Management from the University of Manchester and is currently studying towards his Advanced Diploma in Insurance qualification having achieved his Diploma.
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Lisa Wenborne
Lisa joined AssuredPartners London (APL) in November 2016 as Operations Manager. Her responsibilities include IT and Systems development, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Technical team to ensure operational areas of the buisness run effectively.With ten years experience working in the Insurance industry, Lisa previously worked at an Insurance outsourcing business providing operational support to Insurance Brokers and Managing General Agents. Prior to this Lisa worked with APL’s Asset Management team (previously Baronsmead), heading up their operational and technical team. Lisa’s career in Insurance commenced at Senior Wright, a Wholesale Lloyd’s Broker specialising in Financial Institutions Insurance, where she provided technical support to a team of Account Handlers and Placing Brokers.
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Junita Ying
Junita started her role in March 2007. Junita’s role is to chase up clients for payments and making settlements to Insurers.
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