JENSTEN UNDERWRITING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Head of Trading Operations
- Operations Manager for Our Huntingdon
Alex is the Operations Manager for our Huntingdon and Watnall offices. His focus is on ensuring that our teams work efficiently and effectively together to ensure our brokers enjoy outstanding client service. Away from work, Alex loves taking his dog on long walks, and playing golf whenever he gets the chance.
Alistair is the Group Chief Executive and leads the vision and strategy for Jensten, driving the business to achieve its goals. Alistair has spent 35 years in the insurance sector, with a wealth of experience in personal and commercial lines activities, from both the manufacturer and distributor perspective.
Job Titles:
- Head of Operations
- Trading Manager
Dan joined Jensten in 2021, when the Group acquired Gresham Underwriting in Dartford. He is Head of Operations for the Bespoke Underwriting Division, overseeing processes, service and existing business functions in both areas. Dan likes to spend time with his family and coaching youth American football.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager for the South, South East and London
Dean has been with Jensten since 2021. He previously spent many years in broker development roles at both insurers and MGAs. Having worked with brokers across the South, Dean has many strong relationships built on service and integrity. He is a keen golfer, has two young children and loves motorsport.
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations & Integration
Job Titles:
- Commercial Regional Underwriter
Job Titles:
- Existing Business Team Manager
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager - Home Counties, East Midlands, East Anglia and Oxfordshire
- Business Development Manager / Sales & Distribution
Emma has been with Jensten since 2010, with experience in a range of underwriting, product and development roles. She is Cert CII qualified and has a wealth of Jensten Underwriting product knowledge. Emma enjoys spending time with family and friends and can often be found out on long dog walks.
Job Titles:
- Motor Insurance Administrator
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Managing Director, Bespoke Wholesale
Jamie joined Jensten in 2020 as Managing Director of Bespoke Underwriting. A Chartered Insurer with over 30 years of industry experience, Jamie sits on the professional standards committee of the CII and is an active schools' speaker, promoting the insurance sector. Jamie enjoys spending time with his two children.
Job Titles:
- Insurance Fleet Administrator
Job Titles:
- Broker Development Executive / Sales & Distribution
- Business Development Manager - North & Scotland
Joanna has worked within the trading teams for both Jensten Underwriting and Jensten London Markets and prides herself on exceptional service and is on-hand to offer support and guidance to our brokers. Joanna enjoys travelling, going to the gym, and spending time with her two border collies.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Executive - North
- Business Development Executive - North / Sales & Distribution
Joanne has over 25 years' experience in the industry, with a wealth of knowledge in the broker sector. She is a firm believer that open and honest communication is the foundation for building strong relationships. Joanne enjoys spending time with her family and friends and walking her border collie.
Job Titles:
- Senior Underwriter ( Maternity Leave )
Job Titles:
- Head of Trading for Our Huntingdon
- Head of Trading, Digital & Schemes
Keeley is the Head of Trading for our Huntingdon office and has been with Jensten since 2006, with experience in a range of underwriting, product and trading roles. She is Dip CII qualified and has a wealth of Jensten Underwriting product knowledge.
Job Titles:
- Sales & Distribution Director
- Wholesale Sales & Distribution Director
Kevan leads the Sales and Distribution Team, with responsibility for business development and broker distribution. He has vast experience in working with UK brokers across the general insurance sector. Kevan believes building better, stronger relationships with our brokers are paramount to success.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager - South West, South Wales and Northern Ireland
- Business Development Manager / Sales & Distribution
Lyndsey joined us in 2022, having worked in senior roles in both wholesale and underwriting where she managed a large portfolio of brokers. Her enthusiasm, attention to detail and pro-active approach make her incredibly popular with our brokers, who benefit from a confident people person with a can-do attitude.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager - North, North East and East of Scotland
Mike joined Jensten in 2020. His can-do attitude makes him the perfect person to help brokers handle the challenges they face. With over 35 years of experience in both broking and the B2B world, Mike prides himself on building strong relationships with brokers. Mike enjoys travel, cooking and is a big Arsenal fan.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Motor Insurance Consultant
Job Titles:
- New Business Underwriting Manager
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager - North West, North Wales and the Midlands
- Business Development Manager / Sales & Distribution
Rachel joined us in 2019. Having covered most of the area for the last eight years, she is well known to her panel of brokers. She prides herself in building strong relationships and her tenacity to provide the best possible service shines through in everything she does. Rachel enjoys entertaining friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Assistant to Underwriters
Job Titles:
- Wholesale Managing Director
Simon joined Jensten in 2019. He is passionate about delivering high quality solutions to brokers. With 30 years' experience in the industry, Simon is well placed to understand and meet the challenges facing brokers and is focused on how we continually improve our services to our broking partners.
Job Titles:
- Assistant to Underwriters
Job Titles:
- Head of Broker Development
- Head of Broker Development / Sales & Distribution
Steve has a talent for developing strong working relationships with his brokers; built on trust, good communication and excellent service. Steve was previously Head of Acquisitions for a broking group, before joining us in 2009. Steve has a family of three, and still finds time to play football.
Job Titles:
- Senior Construction Underwriter
Job Titles:
- Business Development Executive - South
- Business Development Executive / Sales & Distribution
Szymon joined us in 2024 with eight years of General Insurance broking experience. He prides himself in being approachable, having strong communication skills and a broker focused attitude that enables him to foster lasting relationships. Outside of work he enjoys powerlifting, digital art design, and beach walks with his two adopted greyhounds.
Job Titles:
- Product Director
- Underwriting and Product Director
Tim is the Underwriting & Product Director for Jensten Underwriting. Tim has 35 years' experience in the insurance sector, with a special focus on schemes and binding authorities, from both a manufacturer and distributor perspective.