Andrew Wallas Accountable:  Chairman

Andrew’s longstanding experience in the City encompasses his role as Chief executive of Nelson Hurst and Marsh Ltd, CEO and Chairman of Glencairn Ltd and of Andrew Wallas and Marsh Ltd. He was also Non Executive Chairman of Martello Underwriting ltd. Andrew is the author of “the game changing” book Business Alchemy: Exploring the inner unseen, dynamics of the business (LID Publishing Ltd.). Subsequently founding The School for Business Alchemy, Andrew offers training for senior executives in how to unblock potential and create borderless positive transformation of their business, along the principles set out in his pioneering work.

Having worked in the insurance industry since 1985, Rob’s roles prior to joining CBC in 2006 as Head of Professional Indemnity, include that of Senior Partner at Glencairn Ltd. with overall responsibility for Professional Risks, and Board Director of specialist Lloyd’s brokers Andrew Wallas and Marsh Ltd. Appointed to the CBC board in 2011, Rob became Chief Executive in 2015.

Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7265 5653  Email: robert.cottingham@cbcinsurance.co.uk

Lee joined CBC in 1999 and his work within it has involved senior roles in various departments. He brings his valuable knowledge, a broad and deep understanding of the company – and his love of it – to bear in his role as Technical Director

Peter has over 30 years’ experience in the London insurance market, which he has supported with academic achievement by completing a Masters in Insurance and Risk Management (MSc) with distinction and obtaining fellowship status with the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII).

Peter started his career in claims, rising to Global Head of Claims of a medium sized broker, before moving to more strategic roles including Administration Officer and Chief Risk Officer. He brings a wealth of experience, joining from medium-sized brokers going through constant change, his role has often been varied.

Peter works closely with the management team to ensure the group has robust systems and controls with efficient and innovative products and processes for clients.

Jon Newman is the Nominee Director and representative of B P Marsh & Partners Plc and joined the board of CBC UK Limited in August 2019. 

Jon is a Chartered Management Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry.  In addition to being responsible for BP Marsh Groups’ finance function, Jon also serves as a Board Director for Walsingham Motor Insurance Limited, and provides senior financial advice to all companies within the Group’s portfolio.

Jon graduated from the University of Sheffield with an honours degree in Business Studies and joined BP Marsh in November 1999, following two years at Euler Trade Indemnity and two years at a Chartered Accountants. He was appointed a Director of B.P. Marsh & Company Limited In September 2001, and Group Finance Director in December 2003 and was instrumental in the admission of the Group to AIM in February 2006. He is a Member of the Chartered Global Management Accountants, the Chartered Management Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment.

Joining CBC in 2011, Earl brought a wealth of experience gained over 21 years in the insurance business. Having previously worked in senior positions for large international brokers, including HSBC and Alexander Forbes, he says, “Having worked in large corporations, you might have a grand title, but you’re pretty much just a number. Here, I’m involved in pretty much everything. It’s very special to me.” 

Bryan has over 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry. His career began at Xchanging where he worked as a Technician. He then moved to R.K. Harrison focussing mainly on Marine, Energy and Construction classes of business before joining Price Forbes where he covered all technical processing and broker back-up functions in Accident and Health, Financial Products and Healthcare.   He was also responsible for training and managing the outsourced team in their premium processing and managed all Binders, lineslips and bordereaux. In 2020, Bryan moved to Ed Broking where he was promoted to Senior Technical Account Manager and later took on a Partner role at Consilium where he built, lead and managed the technical team before joining CBC.  In Bryan’s new role as Head of Processing and Binders he will be covering a wide range of classes across many territories whilst leading the team.

Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7265 5672  Fax: +44 (0)20 7702 4784  Email: bryan.taylor@cbcinsurance.co.uk

Paul began his insurance career in 1993 and went on to become a placing broker with A J Gallagher (AJG) in their Package department in a “cradle to grave” role with producing, risk preparation and final placement for Public and Religious Entities in the USA.  Having been recommended by senior Management, he made an internal move to the Financial Institutions division and rose to become an Associate Director, developing business emanating from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.  After 12 years at AJG, Paul joined Price Forbes and Partners to focus on the emerging market space concentrating on Africa, Asia, Central America, Latin America and the Middle East as part of a new start-up team for Financial Lines.

Paul joined CBC in November 2019 and has maintained strong relationships across the globe, placing complex risks in some challenging territories.  He was appointed Chief Executive of the International Division in April 2023.

Direct Line: +44 (0)207 265 5654  Mobile: +44 (0)7741 034361  Email: paul.kelly@cbcinsurance.co.uk

Justin Palmer entered the (re)insurance industry in 1995 and has always been a broker in the US Specialty marketplace. His first role was with RK Carvill, where Justin was placing the “bed-pan” US physician mutual reinsurance programs into the London, Bermudan, European and US marketplace.  In 2005, he saw an opportunity to develop this book of business by moving to Lloyd & Partners, part of JLT. The wide aspect of Lloyd & Partner’s Healthcare business allowed Justin to develop not only a treaty reinsurance book, but also a wider insurance portfolio and that continues to this day.  The acquisition of JLT by Marsh presented another opportunity for Justin to move, and CBC UK Limited afforded the perfect independent platform that could best serve his client base.  Having experienced all the market cycles during a 25 year period in a specialist area, Justin has a unique background with vast experience and long standing industry relationships.  This, coupled with the CBC platform, gives Justin the freedom to work with his clients in their best interests. 

Direct Line:  +44 (0)20 7265 5639  Mobile: +44 (0) 7493 970271  Email: justin.palmer@cbcinsurance.co.uk 

Having started work in the Lloyd’s market in 1984 with Aon, Mark moved on to Willis and Heath Lambert before establishing his own broker, Paul Napier Ltd in 2000. Paul Napier Ltd specialised in offering professional lines coverage to both Financial and Commercial entities. More recently Mark worked with Besso prior to joining CBC Insurance Ltd in 2021.  

Direct Line:  +44 (0)20 7265 5687  Email: mark.winston@cbcinsurance.co.uk