Familiar face Mike Bruce (pictured) has been named as the first group managing director at Global Risk Partners (GRP).
The newly created role will see Bruce elevated after joining GRP as chief executive of broking in 2015. His experience includes serving as group MD at Heath Lambert and as Bluefin CEO.
“GRP is a unique business with entrepreneurship programmed into its DNA,” he said following his appointment. “I am proud to have the opportunity to step up to this new role and lead a high-calibre team, many of whom have built their own successful businesses.
“We have a clear strategy and I look forward to ensuring that we continue to execute on this, enhancing the value we deliver for our customers and insurer partners, and ensuring that GRP is a great place to work for our staff.”
You can read our interview with Bruce here.
Group chief executive David Margrett described the appointment as “the right step forward at this exciting phase of GRP’s development.” The company’s broking unit has completed 29 swoops since Bruce came onboard more than three years ago.
“He has been instrumental in the success of our broking division, not only in working with the wider senior team to deliver on our strong acquisition pipeline, but also to successfully integrate acquired businesses into the group infrastructure, and create an environment in which they can thrive and grow within GRP,” noted Margrett.
Meanwhile executive chair Peter Cullum commented: “The group has progressed from start-up to one of the top three independent brokers in the UK in a very short period. The time is now right for us to restructure our senior management team to maintain that momentum.
“I would like to congratulate Mike on his appointment as group MD. His energy and expertise has been key to the success of our broking division, and I have no doubt that he will be equally successful in this broader role within the group.”
