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About Brunel Insurance for People

The people behind your policy.

A UK-based team of insurance professionals, ready to help with all your personal insurance needs — from your first quote through to any claim.

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The team

Russell A. Lane

Russell A. Lane

Chief Executive Officer

Russell is a Board Director and the founder of Brunel. He is responsible for overseeing all of the Company's operations.

Matt Harlin

Matt Harlin ACII

Managing Director

Matt is a Board Director of Brunel Insurance Brokers. He joined the group in December 2017 to create the corporate division, leading the team and wider strategy, and maintaining key client and insurer relationships.

Chris Ladkin

Chris Ladkin ACII

Chairman

Chris is a key part of the management team, having been a board director of various other insurance brokers over the last 30 years. He advises the board and looks after key clients.

Sally Cutler

Sally Cutler

Director - Operations

With over 30 years in insurance and financial services, Sally supervises the Group's Operations, HR, Compliance and IT from our Bristol headquarters, and serves as Executive PA to the CEO and Managing Director.

Siobhan Moore

Siobhan Moore

Director - Group Finance

Siobhan heads up our Accounts Team and is responsible for all functions of our accounting department, from collecting and paying insurer money to the management of accounts.

Steve May

Steve May Cert CII

Director - Markets and Strategy

Steve has over 20 years' experience in the insurance industry, managing provider relationships, advancing our broking strategy and developing exclusive products.

Matthew Hall

Matthew Hall Cert CII

Head of Sales & Marketing

Matt has over 15 years' experience in the insurance industry. He joined Brunel to enhance the Group's personal lines offering, including its website, systems and client propositions.

Alice Wright

Alice Wright Dip CII

Personal Lines Manager

Alice has over 10 years' experience across all types of personal lines insurance, leading the team to achieve new business, renewal and compliance objectives.

Sadie Tincknell

Sadie Tincknell Cert CII

Personal Lines Manager

Sadie joined in 2019 and brings 14 years' experience to Brunel, co-managing the Personal Lines team across new business and renewals.

Karla Johnson

Karla Johnson

Team Leader

Karla has been with the team since 2024, specialising in Home and Property Owners Insurance, and is working towards her Cert CII.

Katherine Smith

Katherine Smith Cert CII

Private Clients Executive

Katherine joined in 2020 with over 15 years' industry knowledge, looking after high net worth clients across new business and renewals.

Rachael De'ath

Rachael De'ath

Renewals Team Leader

Rachael has been with us since 2021 and is responsible for our renewals team, ensuring the process runs smoothly and efficiently.

Wasima Khan

Wasima Khan

Account Handler

Wasima has been with the team since 2023 and over 3 years in the industry, working in renewals on motor and household insurance.

Simon Lewis

Simon Lewis

Account Handler

Simon has been with the team since 2016 in a hybrid new business and renewal role, specialising in property owners and private craft insurance.

Melissa Alleston

Melissa Alleston

Account Handler

Melissa has been with the team since 2024, currently specialising in Home Insurance.

Kelly Hall

Kelly Hall

Account Handler

Kelly has been with the team since 2024, currently specialising in Home Insurance.

Phil Narbrough

Phil Narbrough

Account Handler

Phil joined Brunel in 2022 with more than 10 years in the industry, working across household, motor and travel insurance.

Rachael Calvert

Rachael Calvert

Account Handler

Rachael has been with the team since 2024, currently specialising in Travel Insurance.

Chloe Blackborow

Chloe Blackborow

Account Handler

Chloe has 10 years' insurance broking experience looking after high net worth renewals, and is working towards her Cert CII.

Sophie Langman

Sophie Langman

Account Handler

Sophie has been with the team since 2024, currently specialising in Travel Insurance.

Victoria Hutchinson

Victoria Hutchinson

Account Handler

Victoria has been with the team since 2024, currently specialising in Home and Property Owners Insurance.

Wynne Grant

Wynne Grant

Account Handler

Wynne joined the team in 2023 as a receptionist and progressed into a new business role in 2024, specialising in Travel Insurance.

Sarah Mawson

Sarah Mawson

Account Handler

Sarah has been with the team since 2024, currently specialising in Travel Insurance.

Sophie Nicholas

Sophie Nicholas

Administrator

Sophie has been with us since 2024, supporting our new business team with administrative tasks.

Moheed Al-Haq

Moheed Al-Haq

Trainee Account Handler

Moheed joined the personal lines team in March 2024 and provides support to the team and customers.

Ella Robinson

Ella Robinson

Personal Lines Administrator

Ella is dedicated to making sure every client feels looked after, informed, and confident in their cover.

Isabelle Fox

Isabelle Fox Bsc

Personal Lines - Account Handler

Isabelle takes pride in making every client feel supported, well-informed, and secure in the cover she puts in place for them.

Chris King

Chris King

Personal Lines - Account Handler

Chris is committed to making every client feel supported, well-informed, and confident in the cover arranged for them.

Adam Clarkson

Adam Clarkson

Personal Lines Administrator

Adam provides reliable and efficient support to personal lines clients, ensuring they have the information they need and feel confident their policies are being handled with care.

Jessica Bradshaw

Jessica Bradshaw

Personal Lines - Account Handler

Jess makes the insurance process as clear and straightforward as possible, ensuring clients feel valued, supported, and comfortable with the cover they have in place.

Laura Oliver

Laura Oliver

Personal Lines - Account Handler

Laura provides a personal and reassuring service, keeping clients informed and ensuring they feel secure and confident in the cover arranged for them.

Brendan Hall

Brendan Hall

Personal Lines - Account Handler

Brendan is dedicated to delivering a reliable and supportive service, helping clients feel informed, looked after, and confident in the protection they have in place.

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