JRW hires former Thistle Insurance MD
The JRW Group, the UK’s largest specialist niche insurance company, has appointed Paul Williams as its executive chairman.
Williams was previously the managing director of Thistle Insurance Services.
“This is a new era for JRW as we look to bring several new online products to the market. Paul is a valuable addition to our team,” said Colin Whitehead, CEO of JRW.
“His knowledge of specialist niche sectors and his considerable experience in the digital landscape will play a crucial role as we look to build on our success to date.”
John Woosey, managing director of JRW, said: “We are fast-paced, entrepreneurial business. His focus will be on accelerating our growth plan by identifying new product opportunities.
“We have developed in-house, industry-leading capabilities in information technology and digital marketing with a proven record of bringing new products to market quickly. In just the last 12 months, we’ve launched new innovative products for boats, music and drones which are all performing beyond expectations.”
Williams said: “JRW is a fast pace, cutting edge, digital business with huge ambition and opportunities to grow. I’m impressed with the technology and digital marketing skills that will allow us to build new products, expand into new niches as well as look at possible bolt-on acquisitions.
“I will be seeking to accelerate this growth by developing our operating model and use of analytics and data to produce profitable business for our insurer partners. During the coming months we will be working closely with our existing insurers and new potential capacity providers to develop our product innovations in our chosen niches.”
