Experience

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  Howden Scotland

  • UK wide

  • Account Executive

    • Dec 2014 - Present
    • UK wide

    From December 2014 until October 2023, I was employed by Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers, Scotland's leading Independent Insurance Broker. In 2023, we rebranded as Howden under new ownership.Over the years I've looked after businesses in various sectors. These include Civil Engineering, Construction, Demolition, Groundworks, Asbestos Removal, Motor Trade, Hospitality, Food & Drink, Sports & Leisure, Manufacturing, Distribution, Technology, Property, Retail, Professional Services, Care, Charities, Clubs/Societies, Garden Centre's, Estates and Agriculture as well as many more.As an Account Executive at Howden I continue to provide a service to businesses in all of the aforementioned sectors.Whilst they represent a diverse range, the one thing they have in common is that they are happy to invest time with me to ensure their business is properly protected.

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  Towergate Insurance

  • Jedburgh - Scottish Borders

  • Account Executive

    • Apr 2004 - Dec 2014
    • Jedburgh - Scottish Borders

    In 2004 I was promoted to the position of Account Executive at JW Group. In 2007, the Company Directors sold out to Towergate.Primarily providing a service to a wide range of different clients in the Scottish Borders and East Central Scotland, I also looked after clients across the UK, ranging from the Orkney Islands to the South of England.Reason for Leaving: Desire to work for a company with a client-centric approach.

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  JW Group Insurance & Risk Managers Ltd

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • Commercial Broker

    • Nov 1999 - Apr 2004
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Working closely with different Account Executives on a variety of clients, this period provided me with a broader experience of the commercial insurance sectorReason for Leaving: Promotion to Account Executive

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  Heath (Scotland) Ltd/Opus Insurance Services Ltd

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • Personal Lines Broker/Commercial Broker

    • Jan 1993 - Nov 1999
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Starting as an Office Junior I soon became a Personal Lines Broker and then a Commercial Broker.During this time I was involved in looking after a variety of clients ranging from local businesses to household names. Reason for leaving: Company restructuring meant I was asked to relocate to Aberdeen. I chose to move to an Edinburgh based firm in order to enhance my career and professional development.