Life at Ardonagh

Progressive, passionate and proud to drive the best client outcomes, our people matter to us.

Ardonagh is a family of like-minded, entrepreneurial businesses. As such we welcome people from all walks of life, and our shared values shape a unique culture that encourages everyone to thrive.

We are Ardonagh

Careers

We're proud to offer a different kind of career.

At Ardonagh we’re home to a diverse collection of global businesses that represent the full breadth of the insurance and risk management sector. We also offer a range of high-quality development opportunities, including our graduate programme, apprenticeships and professional qualifications in a mix of specialisms.

Coming together to celebrate outstanding performance, client wins and personal achievements is an integral part of life at Ardonagh.

We grow through collaboration; colleagues pitch in and learn from one another in order to build a varied career and deliver the best client outcomes.

We have built a strong community through our charity Ardonagh Community Trust, which harnesses the spirit, resilience and unique perspectives of our people to forge connections with wider society.

Our people put their hearts and souls into their work, and we never lose sight of that.

We care about their wellbeing and have a growing network of colleagues who are formally trained in mental health first aid.

People of Ardonagh

Paula Rios

Editor-in-Chief, MDS Publications

Paula discusses the history of the “FULLCOVER” magazine, MDS’ flagship publication which has over the years evolved into an international benchmark. She also shares what she loves the most about being Editor-in-Chief and the pride she takes in sharing knowledge of new trends in the insurance industry with people all over the world.

Paula is also Executive Director at HighDome pcc, a company within MDS Group. She has been with MDS Group since 2005, holding a number of roles in her tenure including Executive Director at MDS Portugal. Paula is an advocate of our Ardonagh Community Trust, acting as one of the employee representatives on the board of trustees since 2023.

Richard Turner

Senior Commercial Broker, Bishopsgate

Senior Commercial Broker, Richard Turner has worked in the insurance profession for over 40-years. Richard began his career as 16-year-old school leaver, working in bloodstock and trading in the old Lloyd’s 1958 building.

During his career, Richard has been lucky enough to touch on moments in history, which included working on the placement for the legendary racehorse Shergar, winner of the Epsom and Irish Derby, who was kidnapped from his stables, never to be seen again.

Richard now uses his remarkable experience working in Property and Casualty for Bishopsgate part of Ardonagh’s Specialty platform, supporting new business enquiries, and existing clients with their placement strategies.

Rachida El Boujdani

Senior Consultant, Employee Benefits, Léons Group

Rachida El Boujdani is a Senior Consultant in Employee Benefits for The Léons Group.

Rachida specialises in employee sick leave and occupational disability, helping employers to navigate the world of employee benefits to ensure they provide the best possible support for their people.

Find out more about Rachida, The Léons Group and how their values have helped their business to thrive for more than 70 years.