I am not a number!

At Nsure we feel it’s important to never be a customer reference number and we’ll never refer to you, or ask you, for one.  We prefer names and real people – here we are;

Phil Bristow FCII

Phil Bristow FCII

Managing Director

Phil is the Managing Director of the company and has been involved in the insurance industry since 1979.

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Phil is the Managing Director of the company and has been involved in the insurance industry since 1979. He spent 8 years as a commercial underwriter with Cornhill before starting his insurance broking career in 1987 specialising in arranging cover for commercial clients. He qualified as an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute in 1989.Phil knows that the success of the business relies on providing a high level of advice and service to our clients, with the most important element being well trained knowledgeable staff, hence his commitment to a continuous programme of professional development.Phil enjoys most sports particularly football and helps run a local football team and is a keen swimmer and triathlete.

Barbara Maidment

Senior Account Handler

Barbara is the Nsure specialist for professional indemnity insurance and other financial risks including directors and officers liability.

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Having over 20 years relevant experience in the professional indemnity insurance market, including at director level, with in depth knowledge of client needs in many varied professions. Barbara has built excellent working relationships with underwriters both in the company and Lloyds markets which enable her to provide valuable advice and solutions to protect your business and its professional reputation. Barbara is a working mum with two very active teenage children, a frustrated golfer, an improving skier, a social walker and an avid reader

Haydn Snewin

Account Handler

Haydn started his insurance career back in May 2014 working for a personal lines insurance company in Haywards Heath specialising in complaints, finance and Customer Service.

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Haydn joined the Nsure team in early October 2015 as an Account Handler to work alongside Keith in the Wet Leisure Industry. Haydn has just recently passed his Foundation Insurance Certificate and is currently studying to complete the Certificate in Insurance. In his spare time, Haydn enjoys playing tennis for the second team at his local club and goes skiing when he can get away. He also likes going to the gym on weekends and is a lover of cars.

Lisa Jordan | MAAT

Accounts Manager

Lisa has worked in accounts since leaving school and worked her way up to become Management Accountant at Argyll/Jelf Insurance.

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Lisa joined Nsure in August 2011 as Accounts Administrator, where her role entails all aspects of the Groups account including management accounts and Insurer reconciliations. She is also a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians. She lives in Worthing and she enjoys reading, socialising and retail therapy.

Paul Woodward

Account Manager and Handler

Paul began his career in insurance in 2007 working at a national insurance company, dealing with various types of commercial insurances, moving into a lead role in his 10 man team.

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Then after a company reshuffle and redundancy Paul found himself at a small professional indemnity brokerage with a more customer facing role, during which time he studied for and passed his Cert CII. Paul joined Nsure in 2012. Working on the small/medium enterprise clients along with the Poolsure scheme. Now Paul is the main handler for our small/medium enterprise clients, arranging and managing their insurance policies in a support role to Alan. To progress and deepen his knowledge Paul is currently studying for his Diploma in Insurance. Paul lives in Wick, in his spare time Paul is an avid photographer and enjoys participating in the Sussex Bonfire events and is currently a member of the Waterloo Bonfire Society. He is a big rugby fan supporting Harlequins and Wales.

David Elliot-Rose ACII

David Elliot-Rose ACII

Senior Account Manager

David joined Nsure as an Account Manager in 2005 having been working in the insurance industry since 1979.

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As a result of roles with both insurance companies and insurance brokers David benefits from wide experience in underwriting, new business broking and client account managing.Starting with the Sun Alliance in Canterbury, David also spent 14 years with Lloyds Bank Insurance Services, handling the insurance requirements of the bank’s larger commercial customers in the London region.At Nsure, David has responsibility for the renewable energy insurance account, along with some long-term clients that David has been looking after, for up to 28 years. Possessing a sound technical knowledge and the ability to make complicated matters relatively simple, David is very much at home dealing with existing clients’ continuing requirements and discussing insurance needs with potential customers. David attained his professional qualification, Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, back in 1987.As a result of continued business success and additional responsibility for some sales management duties, David was promoted to Senior Account Manager in 2013.Interests include tennis, badminton, an expansive knowledge of movies and vies with his colleague Keith Bull as to who is the greater rock music buff.

Clare Payne

Account Manager & Senior Account Handler

Clare began her career in the Insurance Industry in 1995 with an Insurance Broker in Haywards Heath, dealing with both Commercial and Personal insurances.

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A move to Europea in 1998 saw her dealing with High Network Household and Motor policies for the rich and famous. Having gained broking experience in a number of areas Clare then joined Nsure in January 2001. Clare is currently a valued member of the Commercial Department, managing a number of her own clients as well as assisting other account managers as an account handler During Clare’s time in the industry she has succeeded in gaining her Diploma in Insurance Practice and is looking forward to becoming an Associate member.

Jo Sharp

PA to Phil Bristow

Working as Personal Assistant to Director, Phil Bristow, Jo provides a valuable support role and is the first point of contact with people from both inside and outside the organisation.

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Jo is a highly organised individual who has been able to bring her professional expertise to the company on a corporate level. Jo joined Nsure in April 2012.  Prior to this, she worked within the Field Marketing industry where she was responsible for overseeing marketing campaigns for clients such as Mars, Unilever and Boots. Jo grew up in Silverstone, Northamptonshire and now lives in Worthing with her husband and two children.  She enjoys running, both for leisure and on a competitive level, as well as cooking for friends and family.

 

Lorelei Bentley

Senior Account Handler

Lorelei began her career in the insurance industry in 2002 working for a personal lines insurer in Haywards Heath. She then joined a Commercial Broker in 2004 dealing with the insurance needs of the education sector.

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During this time, Lorelei achieved her certificate in Insurance Practice qualification and looks to continue her studies to gain a Diploma in Insurance. Lorelei joined Nsure in April 2007 as a Business Insurance Advisor for small commercial businesses and is now a Senior Commercial Account handler dealing with larger commercial cases. Lorelei lives in Littlehampton with her husband and their two sons. Her interests include running, cooking, eating out and spending time with her family.

 

Wendy Powys-Keck

Account Handler

Wendy began her insurance career around 1995 working in the Motor and Household areas within London and Edinburgh Insurance, subsequently Norwich Union and then Aviva. 

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In more recent years Wendy has worked for several local brokers, handling both personal and commercial lines insurances, before joining Nsure in April 2014. She is now enjoying the opportunity to work as Account Handler for the Renewable Energy team whilst still retaining her involvement in Personal Lines by looking after some of Nsure’s High Net Worth clients.  Taking a break as a mature student, Wendy returned to study some years ago, acquiring her degree in creative writing in 2007. Outside insurance she keeps busy with children, grandchildren and a Labrador- cross called Jasper.

Keith Bull

Keith Bull

Account Manager

Keith has worked for Nsure since 1999 and is an Account Manager with responsibility for the overall management of a commercial customer portfolio.

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He has special responsibility in the management and development of the Poolsure insurance Scheme for the Wet Leisure Industry.He began his insurance career with Prudential in 1966 and subsequently completed 20 years with Zurich as a commercial underwriter and home based development underwriter. The many years of experience, both for insurers and brokers, have provided Keith with excellent communication and negotiation skills backed by an enthusiastic and professional approach.Keith lives in Hove and is married with 2 young very energetic boys who are sports mad. Any spare relaxation time is mainly taken up by listening to his large CD collection which he discusses with his colleague, David Elliot-Rose, on a regular basis.

Dave Cole

Account Manager

Dave has over 20 years experience and in 1983 started his career with Legal & General.

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With 17 years of service in both London and Surrey Dave gained experience across a range of disciplines, including research, marketing, PR and project management within the broker community. Prior to joining Nsure in 2006, Dave spent a further four years in commercial broking with a bias towards marine transit, and construction and civil engineering covers for various companies across the UK. Today, Dave has responsibility for developing and servicing Nsure’s renewable energy insurance account for client’s activities both in the UK and overseas along with a number of long-term well established clients. Dave prides himself on providing strong levels of service to all clients backed up by a sound insurance knowledge gained over his years of experience within the industry. Hobbies include football, rugby (watching no longer playing!), classic cars, and cooking exotic curries!

Karen Chandler

Accounts Administrator

Karen joined Nsure in August 2014 as an Accounts Administrator. 

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She began her career in the finance sector gaining 10 years administration experience within several roles, including compliance, risk and banking.  She then moved to accounts administration working for 7 years preparing the accounts for a group of companies within a small business. Karen lives in Worthing and is married with 2 children.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and cycling.

Luan Walsh

Senior Account Handler and Office Manager

Luan began her Insurance career in 1989 working for G R Patrick & Co Ltd and then Towergate Patrick, dealing with the insurance needs of the care home and licensed trades sectors.

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Luan joined Nsure in January 2011 as Account Handler dealing with the renewable energy accounts and now works with our larger commercial clients. She is also our office manager. Luan has lived in Littlehampton since 2007 with her husband, their 2 girls and 2 cats. Luan’s interests include reading crime novels, dancing and socialising with friends.