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.
NPP celebrates its first five years!
NPP started trading in September 2019 and in that period has demonstrated consistent and profitable growth. To celebrate, the partners, staff and their guests enjoyed an excellent dinner at the Savoy Hotel in London.
Neil Pearce, NPP’s CEO, said: ‘The last five years has flown by. We have worked tirelessly to grow our business in line with our start-up philosophy – that is, to concentrate on successful client outcomes and to avoid the noise that can distract from this focus. We are very grateful to our clients for their faith in us and we will continue to prioritise their needs and to go the extra mile ‘.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, said: ‘I am very proud of what our closely knit team of like-minded, dedicated professionals has achieved. Our aim was to create a positive, enjoyable and sustainable working environment where we could focus on our client and insurer relationships, and I believe we have done this. I am grateful to our team and also to their partners who joined us at the Savoy and whose support has been very important on our journey from start-up to established Lloyd’s Broker. I am very optimistic for the future as our journey continues’.
Deborah Young joins NPP in October 2024
With 15 years of specialty experience, Debbie Young has carved out a niche in the mining and energy sectors. Prior to joining NPP, Debbie served as an Account Executive and Broker Team Lead at PRL Vancouver, most recently focussing on the mining industry. Debbie has handled accounts ranging from junior mining exploration, transition to operational, and international operational mining companies. Prior to joining PRL, Debbie worked in Calgary energy sector, specialising in oil and gas accounts. Debbie will work closely with Stephen Tillie and Nick Salter, the respective heads of NPP’s Construction and Property teams.
Debbie holds an Honours Degree in Sociology from Aberdeen University in Scotland and the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, said: ‘I am delighted that Debbie has chosen to join NPP in London. Canada is an important and growing market for us and Debbie’s detailed knowledge of the Canadian mining and energy sectors and of the Canadian broking world will be invaluable as our development continues’.
NPP change of regulatory status – Lloyd’s Broker
On 7 December 2023 NPP became directly regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’), having previously been an Appointed Representative of Crispin Speers & Partners Ltd. This authorisation reflects the successful growth and operation of the LLP since its establishment in 2019. Per Lloyd’s rules, direct authorisation by the FCA also permits NPP to apply for Lloyd’s Broker status in its own right. The LLP has successfully completed this process in advance and is therefore now also a separately approved Lloyd’s Broker from this date.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, said: ‘These twin authorisations are evidence of our successful growth and development. From the outset we were committed to becoming our own Lloyd’s Broker. In practical terms this will make no difference to our clients as we have always fully accessed the Lloyd’s and London insurance market via the FCA’s ‘appointed representative’ mechanism. It is however a very positive note on which to end another successful year’.
Nick Salter joins NPP as Managing Director, Property
Having satisfied his previous contractual obligations, Nick joined NPP on 12 October.
He said: ‘I am delighted to have finally joined NPP, to be back in the independent wholesale broking space and to be re-connecting with a number of colleagues that I have successfully worked with in the past. At NPP the client is the number one priority and through close collaboration across the team we can provide a joined-up, market leading service, unencumbered from corporate distraction. Property complements the firm’s existing core offerings, particularly in the Construction and Casualty fields, and I am very excited about what the future holds’.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, said: ‘It is a great pleasure to finally be able to welcome Nick on-board. His arrival is a significant milestone on our journey as a leading independent wholesale broker in our chosen areas of expertise’.
Nick Salter to join NPP
Nick will be joining the business from Marsh Limited where he is Managing Director, Global Head of Mining and Metals. On joining at a date to be finalised, he will become head of Property and a partner in Newman Pearce & Partners (Holding) LLP. At NPP Nick will re-join Stephen Tillie, NPP’s head of Construction, with whom he previously worked.
Neil Pearce, NPP’s C.E.O, says: ‘Our ambition is to be a leading mining and related industries broker in the independent wholesale sector. Nick’s widely recognised property expertise, which complements our existing construction and casualty strengths, is a significant step towards this goal. We work closely and collaboratively together across product lines to optimise outcomes for our retail broker clients and Nick wholeheartedly supports this approach. The whole team is looking forward to welcoming him and getting down to work’.’.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, says: ‘It will be a pleasure to welcome Nick back to the independent broker market. He is a widely respected insurance professional, and it is gratifying that our philosophy of focussing on client delivery without the distractions, and sometimes conflicting priorities, of outside investment has demonstrated its appeal. As NPP is wholly owned by the people who work in it, we can offer senior individuals the opportunity to be fully engaged in the strategy and development of the business as well as sharing in its rewards through both uncapped potential remuneration and equity in the business. We are very excited about the direction of travel’.
David Gosnell joins NPP in March 2023
David joins NPP’s International Facilities team, led by its Managing Director Simon Hall, from Oxford Insurance Brokers (now part of the Ardonagh Group). He specialises in North American marine, energy and casualty business.
Simon Hall says: ‘David brings complementary expertise and relationships to our team, and he will be a valuable addition to our client offering’.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, says: ‘David is a committed and enthusiastic insurance professional, and I am very pleased that he has chosen to join our growing business’.
Simon Hall is 2023 Captain of Lloyd’s Golf Club
Simon Hall, Managing Director, International, at NPP has been elected captain of Lloyd’s Golf Club for 2023.
He takes over from Neil Pearce, NPP’s C.E.O, who held the position in 2022.
James Blacker appointed member of Newman Pearce & Partners (Holding) LLP
Effective 1 June 2022, James has become a member (‘partner’) of Newman Pearce & Partners (Holding) LLP, the holding entity for Newman Pearce & Partners LLP.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman says: ‘I am very pleased to announce James’s membership of Newman Pearce & Partners (Holding) LLP. This appointment reflects his on-going contribution to both the growth of our international casualty book and our business as a whole.
I believe that the prospects for further growth in James’s specialist area, and indeed across the business, are excellent’.
Eliza Baker joins NPP on 27 September 2021
Eliza joins NPP from Price Forbes, having started her career in the London market with Newman Martin and Buchan LLP. She joins NPP’s growing Property & Construction team led by its Managing Director Stephen Tillie.
Stephen says: ‘It is great news that Eliza has chosen NPP. She is talented and hard-working and will be a great asset to our team’.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, says: ‘I first employed Eliza at NMB and have followed her career with interest. She brings a range of complementary skills to NPP and I am very pleased to welcome her on board’.
NPP celebrates its second anniversary
NPP started trading in September 2019. Within a few months we, along with all our trading partners, had to respond and adapt to the Coronavirus pandemic. In this difficult period we have continued to serve our clients and grow our business.
Gordon Newman, NPP’s Chairman, said in his message to the team: ‘The business is growing strongly with many new clients and great opportunities in the pipeline. It has been a real team effort. We will continue to focus on growing a profitable business, one which we are all proud to be a part of, and one which we all enjoy being part of’.
Neil Pearce contributes to Bill Dunlop Lifetime Achievement Award
The Canada West Ski Areas Association has awarded the 2021 Jimmie Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill Dunlop for his contribution to the ski industry in Western Canada, including the establishment of the ski industry insurance programme which is placed in London by NPP.
Neil Pearce, who contributed to the award ceremony, put the programme together with Bill in 1998 and has been key to its development over the last 20 plus years.
The presentation video, celebrating Bill, can be seen at:
Bill Dunlop Lifetime Achievement Award
Stephen Tillie moderates Lloyd’s America Construction panels
NPP’s Construction expert, Stephen Tillie, has moderated two panel discussions (one for Canada, one for the United States) organised by Lloyd’s America to discuss developments in the Construction and Engineering market. These included participation by senior underwriters from the Axis and Canopius syndicates and were for the benefit of North American retail and wholesale brokers seeking to access Lloyd’s in this class.
Click below to view the discussion:
www.Tuesday with Lloyd’s – US Construction Market
‘Rise of the challenger broker’ – Gordon Newman contributes to article
NPP’s Chairman, Gordon Newman, was recently interviewed by Insider Engage for its article examining developments in the London broker market.
Click below to access the article:
www.insiderengage.com/rise-of the-challenger-broker-part2
Insider Engage is a free digital hub from the publishers of Insurance Insider. Launched in September 2020, Insider Engage explores new ways of thinking about the management and leadership of (re)insurance businesses, with insights from senior figures in the industry.
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.’
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 has moved into new premises in St Clare House, Minories in the City of London
Colin Rogers, NPP’s C.O.O. said: ‘We had outgrown our office suite in Lime Street and so have moved into newly refurbished offices on the 10th floor of St Clare House. The team is very happy with our new accommodation and the great City views!
We would ask our trading partners to note our new details’.
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.’
