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.
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.’
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.’
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.
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.’
