Ardonagh announces internal senior promotions

• Jaime Swindle to joins Geo Underwriting leadership team
• Scott Bennett to become Managing Director of Bravo Networks

The Ardonagh Group today announces the promotions of two senior leaders within its platforms. 

Jaime Swindle is joining the leadership team at Geo Underwriting to support the development of its UK commercial MGA proposition from 1 December. She will join Derek Coles’ executive committee and work alongside chief commercial officer Nick Sharp.  

Geo Underwriting’s UK commercial specialisms include agriculture, construction, terrorism, sports, leisure and entertainment, marine trade and liability.

Scott Bennett will become Managing Director of Bravo Networks from 1 December.  

Scott has worked with the networks for 13 years, most recently as Sales Director where he has built strong relationships with insurers and ran the networks’ community of Business Development Managers. 

As MD he will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the networks and report into Ardonagh Advisory Chief Commercial Officer* Phil Bayles. 

Derek Coles said: “We are an industry filled with experts, but even so business underwriting expertise like Jaime’s is really special and I’m thrilled that she will be able to drive forward opportunities at Geo as part of my leadership team."

Phil Bayles said: “I’m delighted to congratulate Scott on his appointment as our new Managing Director. The business will continue to benefit from his breadth of insight, alongside his longstanding relationships with members and insurers as he moves into a new role.”

Jaime Swindle commented: “The industry is changing at pace and being part of Ardonagh means fantastic opportunities are constantly on the horizon. I will continue to champion Bravo Networks members and help to bring to life the opportunities I know brokers are looking for from an MGA in my new role.”

Scott Bennett said: “I’m extremely excited to step into the Managing Director role and continue to build on the fantastic work that the teams at Bravo Networks deliver for our Members. In my 13 years with the Networks I’ve seen a huge progression and changes for the better, but one thing has always remained constant and that’s our mission to help grow, protect and support independent brokers across the UK. It’s firmly front of mind for all of us at Bravo Networks as we plan for 2022 and beyond.”

*Subject to regulatory approval

Notes to Editors

BRAVO NETWORKS

Bravo Networks is the family brand for Broker Network and Compass, two of the largest networks of independent regional brokers in the UK. We use our reach and expertise to enable client and risk experts to deliver meaningful solutions to customers. With distinctly different propositions that aim to help Grow, Protect and Support its Members, the two Networks represent over 60% of all UK network membership and provide a united voice for independent brokers.

GEO UNDERWRITING

Founded in 2018, Geo Underwriting is a Chartered Managing General Agent (MGA) and Lloyds coverholder, offering a wide underwriting footprint, diverse product range and A-rated capacity. Geo Underwriting provides insurance solutions across Agriculture, Commercial, Personal and Specialty lines of business for both the UK and international markets. With the strength of The Ardonagh Group behind us, we have the resources and insight to help brokers with underwriting products that deliver solutions across non-standard and niche sectors.

THE ARDONAGH GROUP

The Ardonagh Group is the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally. We are collection of best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands with a network of more 100 locations and a combined workforce of more than 8,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets. From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions that meet customer needs.