Miller unveils new equity partners as senior brokers retire

Miller Insurance Services has made a series of senior appointments to replace a group of four long-serving executives that are retiring at the end of 2018.

James Hands, Charles Lane, Phil Wheeler, Martin Henderson and Ben Speers will be appointed as equity holding partners with effect from 1st January.

Hands is the head of Miller’s accident & health department, Lane leads its liability wholesale offering, Wheeler leads the marine liability reinsurance team, Henderson heads the marine, energy and transportation liability team, and Speers serves as the company's chief operating officer (COO).

The executives retiring at the end of the year include: Julian Taylor, Brian Rivett, Xavier Villers and Andrew Miller.

Greg Collins, Miller CEO, said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of these talented leaders to partners as their skills and professionalism are key to our continued success. We place great importance around succession planning at Miller in order to continue delivering to the high standards expected from us.

"At the end of this year and early next year, a number of senior individuals will be retiring and appointments such as these ensure there will be no impact on the service we offer to our valued clients. On behalf of the board, I want to thank Julian, Brian, Xavier and Andrew for their valued contributions to Miller and wish them well in their future endeavours.”

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