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The people behind our dedication

Through our specialism and dedication to excellence we have been able to attract and retain industry experts, and are working continuously to grow the next generation. As a team they strive to provide an industry leading service.

The people behind our dedication

Through our specialism and dedication to excellence we have been able to attract and retain industry experts, and are working continuously to grow the next generation. As a team they strive to provide an industry leading service.

Leadership team

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Nick Colyer

Managing Director

Nick has more than 25 years’ of commercial underwriting experience, more than half of this within the Public Sector both with RMP and previously leading the insurance and risk management division of a large UK based insurance company. Nick joined RMP in 2010 initially in the role of National Development Director. In his current role as Managing Director, Nick leads the strategic and operational management of the organisation.

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Chief Operating Officer

Roy has worked exclusively in public sector insurance and risk management for over 20 years and set up and managed the Public Sector Practice in the South for a major national broker. Roy joined RMP in 2007 as an Account Director and became Regional Director for The South in 2009. Roy is now Chief Operating Officer and he has responsibility for service delivery across the UK.

Central operations

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Joanne Seaward

Projects Director

Jo has over 30 years’ public sector insurance and risk management experience in a variety of roles with both insurers and brokers. She joined RMP in 2004 and was responsible for the day to day management of the RMP administrative team in London. Jo took up her current role in 2012.

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Philip Farrar

UK National Development Director

Phil began his career in 1986 with Municipal Mutual and worked at two of their branches before joining the broking world (Aon) in 1992 where he stayed for 12 years working as part of their National Public Sector Team. He joined RMP in 2004, where he was responsible for service delivery in the North of England and Scotland as well as managing his own accounts.

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Adrian Bloor

UK Claims Director

Adrian has over 25 years’ public sector insurance and risk management experience, for the first 10 years with an insurer in a variety of roles on the claims management side. Joining RMP in 1999, Adrian managed a portfolio of accounts across the North of England, where his claims knowledge and experience constituted an invaluable contribution to his client management and service delivery.

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Hayley Cray

Personal Assistant to Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

Hayley joined the team in October 2015 and currently provides PA support to the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. Hayley also works closely with the Projects Director to help with marketing and the organisation of events.

London service team

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Lisa Mills

Operations Director

Lisa has gained more than 18 years’ public sector insurance and risk management experience working for insurers and brokers. She has been responsible for day-to-day management of the RMP servicing team in London since 2012. Lisa and her team provide an essential interface between RMP’s clients, brokers and carriers.

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Julia Newton

Senior Account Handler

Julia has over 20 years’ insurance and risk management experience in a variety of roles with both insurers and brokers. Julia works within the RMP Servicing Team in London working with RMP’s Account Directors and also liaising between brokers and carriers.

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Adrienne Boundy

Senior Account Handler

Adrienne has more than 14 years’ public sector experience. Since joining RMP in 2005, she has been handling a variety of clients liaising with the RMP account directors, brokers and carriers.

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Daniel Platt

Senior Account Handler

Dan has over 5 years’ insurance and risk management experience within different broking roles. Dan works within the RMP Servicing Team in London having joined in January 2017. His day to day role involves liaising with Account Directors, Underwriting and Brokers.

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James Ghiglieri

Account Handler

James has four years’ experience in insurance looking after a range of policies and clients. After graduating from Swansea University with a 2:1 in Economics, James started his insurance career at a national broker working as an Account Handler in their Commercial team for two years. Having joined in September 2017, James now works as an Account Handler in RMP’s London Servicing Team, dealing with day to day insurance queries and policy renewals.

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Sam Clark

Senior Account Handler

Sam joined RMP’s London Servicing Team in 2014 and is currently handling a variety of clients as well as liaising with Account Directors, Underwriting and Brokers. Sam is also the first point of contact for RMP’s police authority clients and has been vetted to deal with sensitive data.

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Sam Tomkinson

Account Handler

Sam graduated from the University of East Anglia with a Masters degree in Modern History and has over three years’ experience in the insurance industry. Having joined in June 2018 as an Account Handler in RMP’s London Servicing Team, Sam works with Account Directors, Brokers and Underwriters to manage client’s insurance portfolios.

Sarah Boyce

Account Handler

Sarah has worked in the insurance industry for 19 years, mainly as a broker dealing with personal lines in the earlier years and then Commercial lines in the last 10 years. She joined RMP in August 2019 and her day to day role involves liaising with Account Directors, Underwriters and Brokers.

Yasmin Carter-Esdale

Account Handler

Having previously worked in commercial lines broking roles, Yasmin joined RMP in 2019 to specialise in public sector insurance. With over 9 years’ overall experience in the insurance industry and DIP CII qualified, she now works as an Account Handler within RMP’s London team.

Brandon Byrne

Technical Assistant

Brandon joined RMP in October 2019 after having spent the previous two years at university in the States on a soccer scholarship. Previous experience in insurance includes a temporary position as an underwriting assistant where he provided administrative support. Brandon’s role at RMP involves him liaising with Account Handlers and providing assistance to RMP.

Underwriting team

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Scott Lawrence

Senior Underwriter

Scott has specialised in the public sector for 24 years, working for two major international insurers before joining RMP. As well as specialising in casualty and motor lines for local authorities, he has experience of underwriting financial and property lines.

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Patrick Igwebike

Senior Underwriter

Patrick has over 30 years’ insurance underwriting experience with 10 years with MMI/ZMI in the Public sector & almost 20 years in the Commercial / Corporate insurance arena with a leading composite insurer. He is involved in the underwriting for tenders, renewals & new business.

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James Iles

Underwriter

James has over 11 years insurance experience, originally working for a composite insurance company before moving to RMP in 2011. James is responsible for underwriting Casualty, Motor and Financial Lines business for new and existing public sector clients.

James is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Robin Groves

Underwriter

Robin first joined the RMP team in 2007, having previously worked in client servicing and then in direct client and tender management roles within RMP. In late 2017 he joined the underwriting team as a junior underwriter. In his current role he underwrites a selection of motor, casualty and financial lines renewals and new business risks based in the north of England and Scotland.

Northern team

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Mark Povey

Regional Director North

Mark has 25 years’ experience in the public sector insurance and risk management market, having previously worked for two major public sector insurers. Since joining RMP in 2004 as an Account Director, Mark has managed a portfolio of accounts across the South of England specialising in the management of our Police clients. Mark transferred to the Northern team of RMP in January 2014 and in August 2015 assumed responsibility as Regional Director. Mark is now responsible for all aspects of service delivery in the region in addition to managing his own clients.

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Adela Green

Account Director

Adela has over 20 years’ of insurance experience covering all areas of the industry, ranging from working for national and Lloyd’s brokers (on both the placing and account management side) to managing global insurance programmes for a major insurer. She has worked in the Public Sector since 2008, as the Risk and Insurance lead in two large County Councils.

Adela joined RMP in September 2015 and manages all aspects of service delivery for our clients in the Northern region.

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Catherine Starrs

Account Director

Catherine has almost 22 years’ experience in the insurance market and has worked with public sector clients for more than 10 years. Prior to joining RMP she was a major broker’s regional Public Sector Director for Scotland and the North East of England, with responsibility for a wide range of public sector clients including local authorities and their associated bodies, blue light services and higher education institutions.

Catherine joined RMP in April 2017 and acts as Account Director for a number of clients in the Northern region.

Debbie Ball

Account Director

Deb has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance market. Initially working on global and captive insurance solutions she has been focused on working with public sector clients since 2008. Prior to joining RMP she acted as Practice Leader for a National’s brokers’ Public Sector team with responsibility for a wide range of public sector clients including local authorities, blue light services, higher education institutions and housing associations.

Deb joined RMP in January 2020 and will be Account Director for a number of clients in the Northern region.
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Southern team

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Stephen Halsall

Deputy Chief Operating Officer / Regional Director South

Stephen has 30 years’ experience in the insurance and risk management arena. He joined RMP in February 2011 as an Account Director having spent the previous 10 years of his career working exclusively with Public Sector clients at a leading National Broker. He therefore has an acute understanding of both the Public Sector insurance market as well as the needs of Public Sector organisations.

In January 2012 Stephen took over the role of Regional Director for RMP’s Southern area and has the responsibility for continuing to drive forward RMP’s business through client acquisition and retention. He leads a 7 strong team of Account Directors and reports directly to RMP’s Chief Operating Officer.

Stephen is a keen supporter of ALARM at both a UK and Regional level and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

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Michael Barnes

Education and Account Director

Michael’s career in the insurance and risk profession spans more than 25 years. He joined RMP in 2012, immediately prior to this he held a senior servicing position at a national broker working exclusively with Public Sector Clients. His experience runs across the entire Public Sector arena, focusing on client needs and evolving risks. Michael looks after accounts across Wales and Southern England.

From 2013, his responsibilities incorporate the Education Director role for RMP working closely with our panel insurers to drive the development of our Education products across the UK.

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Julian Cummings

Account Director

Julian has over 35 years’ public sector insurance and risk management experience, having worked as an underwriter, claims handler, insurance broker and local authority risk manager. He joined RMP in 2008 and manages a portfolio of accounts predominantly in Wales. Julian’s specialities include understanding the needs of public sector bodies, given his time working within Local Government.

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Pam Savill

Area Director

Pam has over 30 years’ of public sector insurance and risk management experience, working in a variety of roles with public sector insurers and brokers. Having joined RMP in 2004, she manages a portfolio of accounts across the south of England and East Anglia. Pam’s specialist area is tender management and she regularly presents at regional ALARM and other insurance conferences.

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Paul Davison

Area Director

Paul has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, working in a variety of underwriting, operations and business management roles. Paul has been specialising in the public sector since 2009 and joined RMP in 2014 to manage a portfolio of clients across the Midlands and the South West. His expertise includes tender management, development of client relations and underwriting.

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Richard Blackwell

Account Director

Rick has more than 30 years’ experience in insurance and risk management with insurers and brokers, the last 20 years specialising in the public sector. Joining RMP in 2008, he manages a portfolio of accounts across the Midlands. Rick’s specialist areas include tender management, policy coverage and other technical issues.

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Peter Fulthorpe

Account Director

Peter has worked within the insurance industry for 15 years having worked as a claims handler, insurance broker and account manager, both within the Commercial Market and Public Sector. Peter has over 9 years’ experience working specifically with Public sector bodies. Peter joined RMP in 2016 and manages a portfolio of accounts across the Midlands and South West. His expertise included tender management and development of client relations.

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Selina Walkley

Account Director

Selina has over 25 years’ of insurance experience working in various roles from insurer, project management and client facing account management. Selina has worked with in the Public Sector as a Client Executive for a broker and then in more recent years has specialised in managing her own portfolio of risk managed multinational programmes.

Selina joined RMP in February 2016 and manages all aspects of service delivery to the RMP clients within East Anglia within the Southern Region.

Scottish team

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Anne Rock

Regional Director Scotland

Anne has over 30 years’ experience in the field of general insurance. Prior to joining RMP in 2011 she worked extensively with the Public Sector clients over a period of 20 years in her role with a leading national broker.

Anne has responsibility for service delivery throughout Scotland in addition to managing her own clients.

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Russell Johnstone

Account Director

Russell has more than 27 years’ public sector insurance and risk management experience as both a risk manager and as an external consultant having previously worked elsewhere in the public sector for a further 10 years. Joining RMP in 2006, he manages a portfolio of accounts across Scotland and the north of England. Russell has a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and is responsible for all aspects of service delivery to his clients. He is also a Certified member of the IRM – CRIRM.

Claims

Simon Johnson

Branch Manager – Chelmsford

Simon has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, 20 of which have been in Claims. He joined Gallagher Bassett in 2001 as a casualty claims handler in the Public Sector team. Simon has specialist knowledge of both commercial and public sectors, in the Casualty and Motor fields. Simon became Branch Manager in 2008, and leads a high performing team of over 40 staff across four claims handling teams.

David Blackwell

Branch Manager - Midlands

David has close to 30 years claims handling experience, more than 20 of which been spent with public sector clients. David joined Gallagher Bassett in 1998 as a senior adjuster before being promoted to Branch Manager in 2005.

Karen Curtis

Branch Manager - Swindon

Karen has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry and has always been involved in the servicing of large accounts. She has a technical background in both underwriting and claims, predominantly in the motor fleet and personal lines claims arena. Karen was made Branch Manager in 2016 and is responsible for the operational management of Gallagher Bassett’s Swindon office, which has over 50 staff across four claims handling teams.

Denise Easton

Branch Manager – Stirling

Denise began her claims career in 1989 working for 2 major insurers. Her technical expertise includes dealing with and providing advice on complex and high value claims including all coverages throughout the UK. She has specialised in the special police operation claims for GB UK. She joined Gallagher Bassett in 1999 progressing through her managerial roles and is now Branch Manager of the Stirling Office, overseeing the technical standard and management workflow for a wide variety of clients , Local Authority, Central Government and Commercial clients.

Ian Ross Bain

Business Development Manager

Ian helps public sector organisations reduce the costs associated with claims and claims process. He has over 25 years of technical claims and operational management experience, working with a wide range of self-insured organisations.

Ian works closely with our clients to provide them with intelligent and cost-effective claims solutions. Ian is part of our “Service Excellence” team and represents Gallagher Bassett to industry groups such as AIRMIC, ALARM and CIPFA.

Risk control

Ashley Easen

Director Risk Control

Ashley joined Gallagher Bassett in 2016. Ashley has worked in the field of risk management and insurance for the last 16 years in a number of leadership roles within the public sector and is experienced in designing and embedding risk management frameworks. Prior to joining Gallagher Bassett, she was responsible for all risk related services for a large County Council. Ashley has a degree in Risk Management and regularly presents at ALARM conferences and events.

Carl Dunckley

Risk Control Manager

Carl began his risk management career in the NHS before making a move into investment banking to broaden his skills and experience. Carl has been part of Gallagher Bassett for over 14 years and serves a client base located in London, the South and South East counties. He has provided support to a vast number of clients across public sector, commercial sector, and third sector industries, enhancing risk management systems, developing risk-aware cultures, and reducing organisational liabilities.

Alan Thompson

Risk Control Consultant (Motor)

Alan joined Gallagher Bassett in 2016. Having 30 years policing experience including Training, Crime and Roads Policing disciplines at core and management levels, Alan has operated nationally and internationally across Europe, the Middle East and the USA working with enforcement and Government Agencies. He has worked with the HSE and companies to advise and support them through implementation of new procedures to meet the demands of current legislation and support and develop their workforces.

Roger Lye

Risk Control Consultant

Roger has over 25 years of risk management experience gained from a career in the insurance and services sectors. His primary responsibilities involve providing consultancy and training support to his portfolio of public sector clients across the Midlands and North of England on a variety of risk matters including housing, highways and health and safety.

Steve Grant

Risk Control Consultant

Steve has recently joined the Risk Control team having worked in Health, Safety and Environmental management for the last 20 years. Starting his career in the food manufacturing industry, he has worked in a variety of manufacturing sectors and more recently with Facilities Management and Insurance multi nationals. A Chartered Safety and Health Professional with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health since 2006 he has extensive experience of all aspects of frontline and strategic EHS management, including Policy and Procedure development, contractor management, the development and delivery of a variety of EHS training courses, and the identification and implementation risk management system improvements.

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