Our Team

All our people are based in our offices in The City. Here they are...


  • Paul Byrne - Chief Executive Officer
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    Paul is co-founder and Managing Director of Cavendish Munro, with over 25 years’ experience in the industry.

    Mike Bruce - Chairman
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    Mike, a graduate in Mathematics and Physics from the University of York, began his career in IT and management consultancy, specialising in the insurance and broking sectors.

    He joined Lambert Fenchurch in 1999, progressing to the role of Group Managing Director of Heath Lambert and, in 2010, joined Bluefin, becoming CEO in 2013.

    Mike’s background in broking covers the Lloyd’s, specialty and UK retail sectors and he is also currently Chief Executive of GRP Broking.

    Andrew Field - Chief Operating Officer
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    Andy is an experienced broker, who manages the commercial and marketing functions of the business.

    “Since it was founded over ten years ago, Cavendish Munro has continued to seek out competitive terms for its clients, as well as maintaining the high levels of service you would expect from a Lloyd’s broker.”

    Andrew Hunter - General Counsel and Company Secretary
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    Andrew is a solicitor and chartered company secretary with extensive experience in the insurance sector having worked in a number of senior positions for Towergate Insurance, Groupama Insurance and Ageas Insurance (including the joint venture Tesco Insurance).

    He is responsible for compliance, HR, legal and company secretarial across the group.


  • Jo Petryszyn - Director
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    As Broking Director at Cavendish Munro, Jo is responsible for the New Business arm of the company. This involves managing a successful team of brokers and broking within the Lloyd’s and London Market.

    “As a City-based, independent broker, specialising in Professional Indemnity insurance, we are able to undertake a market exercise for our clients to ensure that they are obtaining a competitive offer from the market.”

    Henry Nava - Director
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    As a Broking Director, Henry manages a broking team at Cavendish Munro.  He also deals directly with clients and underwriters within both the company and Lloyd’s insurance markets.

    “We offer a very thorough review of a potential client’s current insurance requirements, identifying gaps in policy cover and suggesting enhancements to wordings.  We review a potential client’s insurance requirements then approach our range of Underwriters to get the most appropriate deal for clients.”

     

    Gordon Warnes - Director
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    Along with his fellow Broking Directors, Gordon is also responsible for our relationships with insurers, having over 25 years’ experience in the market.

    “As an independent Professional Indemnity insurance broker, we provide expert advice and guidance to our clients and negotiate with insurers on their behalf to secure the most competitive quotation.”

    Nick Staib - Broking Director
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    Nick is a well established member of the Cavendish Munro team. He meets both insurers and clients to ensure that the most suitable policy is put forward, brokering deals to add to our ever-expanding client-base.

    “The unwavering tenacity of every broker here ensures that our clients’ needs are met aiming to surpass expectations in the process”

    Lauren Garhard - Broking Director
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    Lauren’s role is to provide a service to existing clients throughout the year and secure them competitive overall terms at their renewal date.

    “All clients are allocated a specific account handler which means any enquiries throughout the year can be dealt with quickly and efficiently.”


  • Gordon Warnes - Director
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    Along with his fellow Broking Directors, Gordon is also responsible for our relationships with insurers, having over 25 years’ experience in the market.

    “As an independent Professional Indemnity insurance broker, we provide expert advice and guidance to our clients and negotiate with insurers on their behalf to secure the most competitive quotation.”

    Henry Nava - Director
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    As a Broking Director, Henry manages a broking team at Cavendish Munro.  He also deals directly with clients and underwriters within both the company and Lloyd’s insurance markets.

    “We offer a very thorough review of a potential client’s current insurance requirements, identifying gaps in policy cover and suggesting enhancements to wordings.  We review a potential client’s insurance requirements then approach our range of Underwriters to get the most appropriate deal for clients.”

    Jo Petryszyn - Director
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    As Broking Director at Cavendish Munro, Jo is responsible for the New Business arm of the company. This involves managing a successful team of brokers and broking within the Lloyd’s and London Market.

    “As a City-based, independent broker, specialising in Professional Indemnity insurance, we are able to undertake a market exercise for our clients to ensure that they are obtaining a competitive offer from the market.”

    Lauren Garhard - Broking Director
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    Lauren’s role is to provide a service to existing clients throughout the year and secure them competitive overall terms at their renewal date.

    “All clients are allocated a specific account handler which means any enquiries throughout the year can be dealt with quickly and efficiently.”

    Nick Staib - Broking Director
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    Nick is a well established member of the Cavendish Munro team. He meets both insurers and clients to ensure that the most suitable policy is put forward, brokering deals to add to our ever-expanding client-base.

    “The unwavering tenacity of every broker here ensures that our clients’ needs are met aiming to surpass expectations in the process”

    Nick Sanderson - Commercial Team Manager
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    Nick runs the Office and Liability insurance department here at Cavendish Munro, offering liability packages to both new clients and our existing clients alongside Professional Indemnity insurance.

    Elliot Cross - Associate Director
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    Elliot specialises in placing professional indemnity insurance for clients across a wide variety of professions, as well as dealing with any mid-term queries they may have.

     

    Adam Davis - Associate Director
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    Adam is a member of the renewals team, providing a high level of customer service to professional indemnity insurance clients across the UK.

    “We believe in providing a personal service for all of our clients and aim to exceed expectations for firms of all sizes.”

    Barry Watters - Associate Director
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    Barry is an experienced broker dedicated to building lasting client relationships.

    “As an independent Professional Indemnity broker located in the City, we are equipped with high levels of technical expertise and strive to exceed our clients expectations.”

    Peter Elliston - Senior Broker
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    Pete is a broker, working on a wide variety of insurance types, across the UK.

    Chris Parrish - Senior Broker
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    Chris is a broker, working on all the major professions for PI insurance clients across the UK.

    Anya Bexfield - Senior Broker
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    Hayley Claridge - Senior Broker
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    Spencer Mason - Senior Broker
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    William Grant - Broker
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    Jordan Proud - Broker
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    Scott Ludgate - Broker
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    Harvey Cashman - Broker
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    Daniel Hall - Broker
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    Joe Oliver - Broker
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    Joshua Yusuf - Broker
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    Makenzie Dougall - Broker
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  • Gordon Warnes - Director
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    Along with my fellow Broking Directors, I am also responsible for our relationships with insurers and the Claims Department.

    “As an independent Professional Indemnity insurance broker we provide expert advice and guidance to our clients and negotiate with insurers on their behalf to secure the most competitive quotation.”

    Paul Martin - Claims Director
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    Paul studied Law at The University of Newcastle and has thirty years’ experience providing legal services in  High Court Proceedings, arbitrations, mediations and other ADR on behalf of insurers.

    This has covered the full range of professional indemnity-related matters, with particular specialism in  solicitor, accountants, surveyor/valuer and construction-related claims . His construction caseload has covered architectural and civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical engineering issues in numerous complex and high value claims. He has also advised on coverage issues and on policy wordings.

    Jason Davies - Claims Handler
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

At Cavendish Munro Professional Risks we are always interested in meeting talented individuals at all levels who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within our dynamic organisation.

Ideally Cavendish Munro would be looking for people with experience in the insurance industry with some knowledge of Professional Indemnity Insurance and Directors and Officers Insurance. For client facing and business development roles we would also consider candidates who have worked in a professional environment or within a Financial Institution.

To find out more, please send your career details to Paul Byrne at Cavendish Munro Professional Risks ltd or feel free to telephone or e-mail.

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