Oliver Thorne (pictured) has been named managing director of Specialist Risk Insurance Solutions (SRIS), the retail business of insurance intermediary Specialist Risk Group (SRG).
With his extensive experience of integrating acquired companies and teams, Thorne will lead SRIS – previous acquisitions of which span KBIS British Equestrian Insurance, Insolvency Risk Services, The Channel Partnership, Emrose, David Codling and Associates, and Hamilton Leigh.
The expansion of SRIS in recent years has also involved organic growth, and Thorne is described as having a successful track record on this front. His credentials include time spent at Stackhouse Poland and Gallagher.
Commenting on his appointment at SRIS, the former Gallagher regional managing director said: “SRG is a people- and culture-driven business, which is something that I care deeply about. I have been impressed by SRG’s rapid growth journey and its ability to attract some great people and businesses.
“I look forward to playing my part in delivering significant growth and continuous improvement for our retail business by leading a team of true specialists.”
It was noted that SRIS more than doubled in size over the past three years.
“Oliver is a fantastic addition to SRG, and I am looking forward to working with him to continue to grow SRIS,” stated SRG group deputy chief executive Lee Anderson. “His background and experience make him the perfect person to drive SRIS forward, and I am certain that he will add tremendous value to the existing SRIS leadership team.”
