Brown & Brown Europe has made two key appointments for its UK retail division.
Carolyn Callan (pictured), who came on board in late 2023 as managing director, will be elevated to chief executive, while Stuart Grieb is taking on the newly created chief commercial officer post.
“Since joining us last November, Carolyn has made a strong impact and is clearly the right person to lead us through our next phase of growth,” Brown & Brown Europe CEO Mike Bruce noted.
“Carolyn’s strategic leadership will help ensure we continue to deliver for our customers and create an environment of growth for our retail teammates.”
Grieb, meanwhile, will maintain his leadership position in the Southern region while collaborating with the broader retail management team to enhance financial performance across the sector.
Commenting on Stuart’s promotion, Bruce said: “Stuart has a real focus on detail, good execution of profit drivers, and a tight grip on the financials. We have untapped potential within the business that this new role will help us realise.”
Brown & Brown Europe encompasses retail broking, specialist managing general agent, network, and Lloyd’s businesses, operating as a unit within Brown & Brown’s retail segment.
Global Risk Partners (GRP), the UK-based insurance intermediary acquired by US-headquartered Brown & Brown in 2022, came to be known as Brown & Brown Europe last year. Bruce’s title change from GRP CEO to Brown & Brown Europe chief executive was announced last September.
“Our teammates will be able to derive value from our combined capabilities and deeper collaboration,” he highlighted at the time. “‘The Power of We’ is one of Brown & Brown’s consistent cultural focuses, which I am excited to have the opportunity to facilitate in our growing European operations.”
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