The Clear Group, AEGIS London, Brace Underwriting, and FUW Insurance Services have made major appointments within their line-ups.
Christy Chisholm was named group sales and marketing director at Clear. She also joined the group board, bringing more than two decades of financial sector experience, including a recent role as commercial lines director at Premium Credit.
“I’m excited to be joining a business that I have personally experienced positive partnerships with and held in such high regard over the years,” Chisholm commented. “I’ve seen from the outside just how passionately everyone focusses on doing the right thing by their customers, and I’m looking forward to getting to work on driving the next exciting chapter.”
Phil Williams, Clear’s group chief commercial officer and managing director of UK retail, added: “[Chisholm] is an exceptional leader, who cares passionately about customers and helping manage their risks. She has a track record of leading through change, driving growth, and delivering simplification.”
Meanwhile, AEGIS London expanded its board with the addition of two new non-executive directors, Martin Bride and Andrew Gibbs. Bride – whose credentials include time spent at Beazley, Zurich, and Aviva – and Gibbs, with a background at Partner Re and Chubb, are expected to bring a wealth of experience and perspective to AEGIS London’s strategic goals.
Tom Busher, AEGIS London’s non-executive chair, remarked: “Martin and Andrew are exceptional additions to our board, building the scope and depth of our insurance sector expertise. Their insights will be invaluable.”
As for Brace, the company bolstered its senior team by appointing Richard Wheeler as senior underwriter. Wheeler, who previously held roles at Liberty Specialty Markets, will focus on strengthening Brace’s international property portfolio and client engagement strategies.
Underwriting head Tom Sambrook stated: “We are committed to attracting market-leading underwriters... His considerable underwriting experience combined with his knowledge of data management makes Richard an excellent candidate for this role.”
Finally, FUW Insurance Services, the largest agricultural insurance broker in Wales, appointed Karen Royles (pictured) as its first female executive director. Royles, who began with FUW Insurance Services in 2015 as an insurance account handler, will now serve as operations and sales support director.
Reflecting on her journey, Royles said: “I am honoured to be appointed to the FUW Insurance Services Ltd board of directors... I started at an entry-level position in the company and am grateful that a business which prides itself on building a structure for staff development at all levels can prove that commitment.”
Chair Ann Beynon OBE, commended the move, noting: “In an industry where women remain underrepresented, [Royles’] appointment to such a senior role is to be welcomed.”
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