INSURANCECORPORATION.COM - Key Persons


Adrian Holley

Job Titles:
  • Technical Claims Executive
Having started a career in general insurance in 1991, Adrian joined Insurance Corporation in 1999, joining the underwriting team.

Allan Straker

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager
  • Chartered Accountant and Member of the Chartered Management Institute
Allan joined the company in late 2003, arriving from the UK with his young family. Allan is a qualified Chartered Accountant and member of the Chartered Management Institute. Allan commenced as our Financial Controller and was later appointed to Finance Manager within the senior management team, including responsibility for the claims team. Allan is also our Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. Having worked at ICCI for more than 18 years, Allan describes the company as very much family oriented with a real focus on its people and teamwork, providing a great environment to grow and develop within the business.

Annabelle Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Underwriter - Apprentice Programme
Annabelle joined ICCI in early 2021 as an underwriting apprentice, after returning to Guernsey from University. Annabelle attained the Certificate in Insurance in 2022 and is now studying towards the Dip CII to further develop her knowledge in insurance. Annabelle specialises in property owners' insurance and liability insurance.

Carolyn Mackenzie

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Director of Commercial and Complex Claims at RSA
Carolyn is the Director of Commercial and Complex Claims at RSA in the UK, leading the team responsible for all Commercial, Large and Specialty Claims arising from business written in the UK & International. Carolyn has held various roles in insurance and reinsurance claims over the past 29 years, having started her career with Sun Alliance International in 1993. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurer. Carolyn was formally appointed as a Non-Executive Director for the Insurance Corporation in April 2022, and is also the Non-Executive Chairperson for RSA Law.

Chris Brewer

Job Titles:
  • Underwriter
Chris joined ICCI in 2018 bringing with him many years of experience working as a CII certified broker within the insurance industry. Chris started his underwriting career with ICCI dealing with Fleet policies and over the years has broadened his experience and knowledge to now deal with Motor Trade and High Net Worth Household policies. Chris is dedicated to providing a personal and first-class service to his clients.

Danny Ozanne

Job Titles:
  • Senior Underwriter & Property Product Lead
Danny has been with ICCI since 2014 having previously worked in a few other industries locally. Having started off in Personal Lines as an Underwriting Assistant, Danny moved across to join our Commercial Lines team in 2020. Danny is currently our Property Product Lead and a Senior Underwriter. Danny achieved his Diploma in Insurance in 2021 and uses his knowledge to support the team in a variety of areas. Danny is passionate about teamwork and delivering good customer service across the Channel Islands.

Darrel Wallbridge

Job Titles:
  • Senior Underwriter
Darrel joined ICCI in 1991 and has worked in our commercial underwriting team throughout his career with ICCI.

Donna Binet

Job Titles:
  • Senior Claims Handler
Donna joined ICCI in 2017 as an Underwriter and moved to the claims team as a Senior Claims Handler at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Having been in the Insurance industry for over 30 years Donna achieved Chartered Insurance status in January 2022. Between 2018-2020 Donna was the President of the Insurance Institute for Jersey and is still actively working on the Council as Vice President/Secretary. Donna is currently studying the Dip CILA and is passionate about supporting her colleagues and friends through menopause and is our menopause champion.

Emeline Guerin

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Apprentice - Apprentice Programme
Emeline joined our Apprenticeship Scheme at ICCI in September 2022 as an Underwriting Apprentice. Emeline had worked previously in part-time customer facing roles, alongside finishing her studies. Emeline takes pride in delivering a high standard of service to our local brokers and is currently expanding her knowledge within the industry, studying for the Certificate in Insurance with the CII.

Emma Woods

Job Titles:
  • Operations Administrator
  • Operations Administrator / Insurance
Emma joined ICCI in early 2019 as our Receptionist, having worked in this field for many years. Emma now works more closely within our Operations Team, providing administrative banking duties and support to the underwriting team. Emma is passionate about delivering a quick and efficient service to all our customers.

Giles Dalby

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager
  • ICCI in 2021 As Our Portfolio Manager
Giles Dalby joined ICCI in 2021 as our Portfolio Manager and is part of our senior management team. Prior to joining ICCI, Giles completed an MBA in 2004 and worked for 23 years for Aviva in a variety of underwriting and management roles. Giles joined a local brokerage in 2012 where he built and ran an MGA and provided insurance broking services for complex clients. Giles has also sat as a director on a number of Captive Insurance programs in Jersey. Over his career he has underwritten almost every large corporate account across the Islands. Giles prides himself on traditional values and service standards but has an ability to think outside the box to consider new and innovative solutions to problems.

Hayley Wallis

Job Titles:
  • Senior Finance Administrator
Hayley joined ICCI in 2007 working within the finance team and is CAT qualified. Hayley is passionate about providing a good service for both internal and external customers.

James Foote

Job Titles:
  • ICCI in 2011 As a Claims Administrator
  • Senior Claims Handler - Reporting & MI Lead
James joined ICCI in 2011 as a claims administrator after studying architecture at university. James is now a Senior Claims Handler. James holds the Certificate in Insurance and is currently working towards the Diploma with the CII.

Jasmine Flaherty

Job Titles:
  • Team Leader
  • SME Team Leader
Jasmine joined ICCI at the beginning of 2022 having worked previously for a local broker in Jersey. Coming from a background as a Personal Lines Manager, Jasmine manages our new SME Team within ICCI's Commercial Underwriting team.

Jess Gallienne

Job Titles:
  • Senior Underwriter / Personal Lines Team Leader
Jess joined us in 2022 as a Senior Underwriter, having worked in insurance previously. Jess is Cert CII qualified and manages our Personal Lines team. Jess is passionate about delivering a first class service to all our customers.

Joel Dawe

Job Titles:
  • Claims Apprentice - Apprentice Programme
Joel joined our Claims team as our new Claims Apprentice in July 2023 straight from school. Joel has worked previously in part-time customer facing roles, alongside finishing his studies. Joel is enjoying specialising in motor claims and enjoys helping our clients and being part of the claims teams. Joel is looking forward to expanding his knowledge within the industry by studying for the Certificate in Insurance with the CII early next year. Joel is a keen footballer and is currently playing for Rovers AC in his spare time.

Jordan Crockett

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Assistant
Jordan joined Insurance Corporation in November 2022 bringing with him many years of experience working as a broker within the insurance industry. Starting his Underwriting Career with Insurance Corporation, Jordan works with our Personal Lines customers and is extremely excited about expanding his knowledge and experience further. His passion for his career doesn't end there, and is currently studying towards the Certificate of Insurance. Jordan is dedicated to providing a personal and first-class service to all his clients.

Julie McAuley

Job Titles:
  • Senior Claims Handler - Service Lead
Julie joined ICCI as a Senior Claims Handler in February 2021, after previously working at a local broker. Prior to this Julie previously held roles in Health & Social Care and Insurance. In early 2023, Julie took on the additional role as Service Lead for the claims team. Julie attained the Certificate in Insurance late 2021 and is now studying for the CII Diploma. Julie enjoys helping clients and being part of the claims team.

Lee Mooney

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Managing Director of UK Commercial at RSA
Lee is the Managing Director of UK Commercial at RSA, leading the Commercial Lines business across the UK. Having held various roles across the business over the past 23 years, he began his career with RSA in a casualty underwriting role, working through various other commercial underwriting positions before moving into the Sales Division as a Broker Development Manager, and then onto a Global Account Director role. He returned to the North as Regional Manager for the North East, before becoming Regional Director North and then UK Regions Managing Director. Lee was formally appointed as a Non-Executive Director for Insurance Corporation in February 2022 and is also a Board Director for Tower Insurance, which is based in the Isle of Man.

Leighan Hazlewood

Job Titles:
  • Underwriter
Leighan joined ICCI in 2011 straight from school as an Underwriting Assistant in our Commercial team. Leighan went on to attain the Certificate in Insurance during her employment. Following a break, to pursue a role in captive insurance, Leighan re-joined ICCI as an Underwriter in our Commercial underwriting team in 2018. Leighan's role consists of quotes and renewals, specialising in property owners for let properties and for businesses. Leighan is passionate about working closely with her work colleagues, as a team, to deliver good service.

Lisa Le Prevost

Job Titles:
  • Operations Administrator
  • Insurance Corporation in 2022 As an Operations Administrator
Lisa joined Insurance Corporation in 2022 as an Operations Administrator having worked front of house in the finance industry for many years. As part of our Operations Team, Lisa provides administrative banking duties and support to our underwriting team. Her passion lies in delivering a first class service to customers.

Mark Helyar

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Non - Executive Director
Mark Helyar is a Guernsey Advocate and holds an Of Counsel position at Bedell Cristin in Guernsey, Channel Islands, having formerly been its founding and managing partner between 2006 and 2016. Mark is a Barrister of Grays Inn and a Notary Public and has a specialist practice in reinsurance, insurance and ILS, for which he is recognised by international independent legal directories as a leading practitioner. He has advised foreign governments in Europe, the Middle East and Asia and their regulatory authorities on the drafting, inception, regulation and use of insurance and reinsurance structures and legislation. Mark was the B tonnier (president) of the Guernsey Bar Council between 2012 and 2014. During his career he and his team have won a number of nominations and international awards for insurance and reinsurance transactions, including the worlds first private listed CAT bond (Solidum) and the first ever Takaful securitisation structured as a Sharia compliant note (Salam III) and more recently life deal of the year 2016 (SQ Re Vita II, Trading Risk Awards). Since stepping down as a partner in August 2016 Mark now focusses on strategic business development matters with clients and also sits as director of a number of Guernsey regulated insurers, reinsurers, investment funds and ILS issuers / transformers.

Mark Marshall - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Member of the Board
Mark is a Chartered management accountant who has held various roles across the RSA business over the last 10 years. Prior to becoming Managing Director of Insurance Corporation in 2019, Mark was the Programme Director for RSA's strategic response to Brexit. Before this Mark was the Finance Director for RSA's European business. Mark has significant experience leading Commercial Insurance teams and developing strategies for business outperformance. Mark is passionate about his customers and people and building strong relationships both internally and externally. Outside of work, Mark is married with a young family and loves to cook, travel and spend time with family and friends.

Michael Syddall

Job Titles:
  • Underwriter
Michael joined ICCI in 2023 as an Underwriter having previously worked for Rossboroughs in a variety of claims handling and underwriting roles. Michael is Cert CII qualified and specialises in underwriting fleet, trade and other commercial classes. Michael prides himself on delivering a personal and first-class service for all his clients.

Michelle Steele

Job Titles:
  • HR & PR Executive
  • ICCI in 2014 As Our HR & PR Executive
Michelle joined ICCI in 2014 as our HR & PR Executive. Having worked in a variety of local sectors as a Chartered CIPD qualified professional, Michelle brought with her 10 years' experience of HR, recruitment and consulting experience. Michelle also holds a Masters in human resource management and is part of our senior management team. As our Mental Health First Aider & Menopause Champion, Michelle takes pride in supporting our team's health and wellbeing. In addition to her primary role, Michelle also manages all our PR and event management. Michelle is very passionate about our legacy events and ensuring we continue to give back to the community we all love to live in.

Paul Masterton - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Non - Executive Chairman
Paul spent most of his career in the printing and communications industry, holding senior leadership roles in Europe, the US and Asia. From 2008 to 2013, Paul was the chief executive of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, an internationally renowned wildlife charity. Paul has a number of directorships in finance, insurance and property development and, in 2012, was appointed as the founding chairman for Digital Jersey, a partnership between the Government of Jersey and the digital sector to represent and promote the industry.

Pete Cole

Job Titles:
  • Senior Underwriter
Pete joined ICCI in 2019 and works in our commercial underwriting team having previously worked for Aviva and Hiscox in the UK. Pete specialises in underwriting large property and commercial risks and enjoys working for a Channel Islands insurer, in particular working alongside insurance brokers in the local vibrant insurance market. Pete is Cert CII qualified and working towards his Diploma in Insurance which he hopes to obtain shortly.

Pete Jennings

Job Titles:
  • Business Governance Executive
Following jobs in banking and hospitality, Pete began his career with ICCI in 2003 as a trainee motor claims handler within our claims team, which he subsequently went on to lead. Pete is now our Business Governance Executive and a member of our senior management team, responsible for ensuring we have a robust control and governance structure. Pete also provides support and guidance to our team in respect of compliance, governance and data protection. Pete holds a Diploma in Insurance, is passionate about doing the right thing and providing excellent customer service.

Rosa Celentano

Job Titles:
  • Operations Team Leader
Rosa joined ICCI in 2017 as an Accounts Handler, after graduating at University in Italy and having gained her ACCA Certificate in Guernsey. To develop her insurance knowledge, Rosa studied and attained the Certificate in Insurance with the CII in 2018. Rosa is our Operations Team Leader and very proud of her achievements so far. Rosa is currently on maternity leave, benefiting from our new Family Friendly Parental Policy and is due to return in January 2024.

Sarah Beatty - Chief Commercial Officer

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Director
Sarah joined ICCI in 2004, as an Assistant Underwriter. Sarah is now our Commercial Director and part of our senior management team, leading the underwriting function of our business. Sarah is ACII qualified and has experience across all classes of business we write. Sarah particularly enjoys the wide scope of her role, which includes regular contact with our brokers and developing our team members. Sarah is a previous President of the Insurance Institute of Guernsey. Sarah is passionate about raising the profile of the insurance sector within the Channel Islands, to enable school and college leavers to realise the exciting career opportunities and potential available within the local industry.

Sarah Brehaut

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Non - Executive Director
Sarah is a partner in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Group of Walkers (Guernsey) LLP. She has significant experience in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution including an emphasis on insolvency, trust and fund litigation. On a personal level Sarah was born locally and is raising her two young daughters on the Island.

Simone Straker

Job Titles:
  • Technical Claims Executive
Simone joined the company in 2006, having worked in the hospitality sector previously. Simone commenced as a claims handler, progressing to senior claims handler before being appointed claims team leader in 2018. Simone stepped down as claims team leader in early 2023 and is now our Technical Claims Executive for both personal and commercial claims and acts as a referral point for the claims team. Simone is a qualified Chartered Insurer and member of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Having completed her studies in 2015, Simone received Student of the Year Award from the Insurance Institute of Guernsey. Simone is passionate about upskilling the claims team to ensure we continue to provide a first-class local claims service.

Sinead Maguire

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
  • ICCI in 2007 As an Assistant Underwriter
Sinead joined ICCI in 2007 as an assistant underwriter, she progressed within our underwriting team over several years and is now our Broker Development Manager. During this time, Sinead studied with the CII and attained the Diploma in Insurance in 2015. Sinead manages relationships over a portfolio of brokers to ensure our relationships remain strong and we work well with our partners. A key part of this work is working closely with our brokers, to secure renewals and new account opportunities, as well as ensuring we deliver in line with our promises. Sinead is passionate about providing and delivering great service and building strong, long-lasting partnerships.

Siva Balakrishnan

Job Titles:
  • IT Administrator
Siva joined ICCI in June 2022 as our IT Administrator. Having passion for technology and being a B.TECH IT graduate, Siva has varied work experience in Software Development and in Network automation and was associated with companies like CISCO and DELL.

Tom Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Financial Accountant
Tom joined in 2022 as our Financial Accountant. Tom was born in the Cayman Islands but was educated in Guernsey, Pocklington and Newcastle. After qualifying with EY, Tom made the transition to industry where he gained experience in accounting for a wide variety of businesses and ensuring regulatory compliance. Tom is skilled in maintaining and analysing financial information in order to optimize processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Zara Scowen

Job Titles:
  • Technical Lead
Zara joined the team in 2004 straight from college. Zara has since gone from starting as an assistant underwriter in the then motor team, to our underwriting Technical Lead. Zara has experience across all non-motor commercial lines of business, as well as household and high net worth. Diploma qualified, Zara particularly enjoys dealing with more complex property risks.