Ardonagh shakes up senior leadership to grow UK MGA and broker network

UK insurance intermediary  Ardonagh Group has shuffled the leadership of managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd's coverholder Geo Underwriting and Bravo Networks, a large network of independent regional brokers in the UK.

Jaime Swindle is joining the leadership team at Geo Underwriting to support the development of its UK commercial MGA proposition. 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.

Meanwhile, Scott Bennett will become managing director of Bravo Networks.

Bennett 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.

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."

Bayles added: “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.”

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.”

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.”