We are building out our team with dedicated and enthusiastic professionals.
New appointments and other news keeps you up to date with developments at Newman Pearce & Partners LLP.
Linden Vytelingum joins NPP on 1 December 2020
Linden joins the team from Ed Broking. He is a global property specialist experienced in handling both direct and reinsurance placements, including from Australia, Canada and Europe. He will work closely with Stephen Tillie, NPP’s Construction expert, and the Liability team to provide a seamless offering to clients.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, says; ‘We are very pleased to welcome Linden who, with his talent and enthusiasm, is a valuable addition to our growing team. His property expertise is an excellent fit with our Liability and Construction capabilities, which further enhances our offering to clients looking for personalised and expert service’.
David Robinson joins NPP on 1st September 2020
David joins NPP’s International Facilities team, to which he brings over 20 years’ experience in casualty and property delegated authority business, with particular emphasis on Canada, Australia, and the UK. He started his career at Sun Alliance, before transferring to the broking sector. He has worked previously at Bowring (part of Marsh) and Cooper Gay (now Ed Broking) and joins NPP from C J Coleman where his focus was placing contracts in London for MGA businesses.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, says; ‘It is a pleasure to welcome David (‘Robbo’ to all those who know him) to NPP. Again we are joined by an experienced and successful market professional who is attracted to our ethos and shares our views on how to best serve our clients. I am sure he will be a valuable member of our growing team.’
NPP joins MIRA
NPP has become a member of the Mining Insurance & Risk Assocation (‘MIRA’) . Established in 2014, the Association’s members include mining companies, risk managers, underwriters, claims adjusters, brokers and other service providers involved in risk management and insurance related activities in the mining industry. It is a non-commercial undertaking organised by a committee drawn from professionals with extensive experience of mining risks and claims and is a cooperative forum enabling the ongoing improvements in the underwriting, risk management and claims processes, along with the exchange of views, experiences and dissemination of knowledge.
Stephen Tillie, NPP’s Director of Construction said: ‘I am very pleased that our membership of MIRA has been accepted. We are joining an organisation which provides access to valuable resources including events and publications as well as a useful forum for the exchange and development of ideas in the mining sector.’
Stephen Tillie joins NPP on 1st July 2020
Construction expert Stephen, whose move to NPP was announced earlier in the year, will join the team on 1 July. He will head up and develop NPP’s construction capability. Stephen holds a first-class degree in Mechanical Engineering and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute. He has a wide experience of the construction and mining sectors and has placed cover for projects located throughout the world.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman says; ‘We are delighted that Stephen Tillie is now starting at NPP. He is a great addition to our growing team and we are all looking forward to working closely with him.’
Chris Lavender joins NPP in May 2020
Chris joins NPP’s growing Liability team alongside James Blacker. He has over 20 years’ experience in the Australian and London insurance markets and joins from QBE Europe where he was portfolio manager for their Lloyd’s and company market Australian Casualty book of business. Prior to this Chris worked in the Lloyd’s broking sector with positions at Gallagher and Windsor (part of the Hyperion Group).
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman says: ‘I am delighted to welcome Chris to the NPP team. He brings a wealth of experience both in the broking and underwriting sectors and with particular knowledge of the Australian market. I am sure he will be a great asset to our growing team. Although we and our trading partners are currently working in a much changed and challenging environment, we continue to grow our team to enhance our service to our clients.’
Simon Hall joins NPP in April 2020
Simon joins to lead and develop NPP’s International Facilities team. He has over 30 years’ experience in the market and was the founder and CEO of James Hampden Insurance Brokers which specialised in Lloyd’s coverholder business with offices in Australia, Dubai and Switzerland. After the sale of the company, Simon joined C J Coleman from where he joins NPP.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman says: ‘I am very pleased to welcome Simon to the partnership. He is an experienced and successful producer and broker with strong client and market relationships. With his knowledge and expertise, he is a great addition to our growing team and we are all excited by this opportunity.’
NPP to attend March Steadfast Convention in Perth, Australia
Steadfast is Australia’s largest general insurance convention. It is held over 3 days with over 2,000 delegates. It is an ideal opportunity for NPP to catch up with its Australian broker clients and to develop new relationships. NPP will be accompanied by some of the Lloyd’s underwriters who participate on its Australian book of liability business.
Construction expert Stephen Tillie set to join
Stephen will be joining the NPP team later in 2020 upon completion of his notice period at Price Forbes & Partners. He will head up and develop NPP’s construction capability. Stephen holds a first-class degree in Mechanical Engineering is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute. He has a wide experience of the construction and mining sectors and has placed cover for projects located throughout the world.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman says; ‘We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Tillie has agreed to join us. He is well known and respected in the market and is a great fit with our entrepreneurial and client-focussed culture.’
NPP to sponsor the Canada West Ski Areas Association Spring Conference in Calgary
The CWSAA is a not-for-profit trade association that represents the Ski Areas of Western Canada. It represents 270 members, including 112 ski areas and 158 suppliers to the ski industry, NPP is major broker of lability insurance into the London Market for the Canadian ski industry and is an Associate Member of the CWSAA. The NPP team attending the conference will be accompanied by some of the Lloyd’s underwriters who participate on its ski book.
Richard Evans joins NPP in January 2020
Richard joins NPP as Claims Manager to oversee claims negotiation and processes as NPP’s book of business expands. He joins from Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers Ltd, part of the Ardonagh Group. He also has experience as claims manager for a specialist Lloyd’s Coverholder and for a marine insurance broker in Australia.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman says: ‘As our business grows it is very important that we deliver professional and hands-on claims service to our clients. In Richard we are confident we have the right person to do this and he will be a core member of our team.’
