Shepherd Compello promotes Hart to chief broking officer

Specialist insurance broker Shepherd Compello appointed Steve Hart to the position of chief broking officer.

In his new role, Steve Hart will be responsible for creating and implementing the broking strategy which delivers the company’s financial goals for all lines of business. He will also lead the development of opportunities in new areas of profitable growth for the company, through product diversification and the recruitment of brokers with the drive and ambition to be a success at Shepherd Compello.

Hart joined Shepherd Compello in 2017 as divisional director responsible for the company’s property business, with a focus on US based accounts for which Shepherd Compello offers a blend of broking and underwriting through delegated authorities.

Shepherd Compello managing director Holly Shepherd said: “Steve is a highly respected individual, both within our company and in the insurance market, and has built a stellar reputation for underwriting and broking Property business, notably in the US. Our Property book has gone from strength to strength under Steve’s leadership with profitable growth delivered year on year despite challenging market conditions. Steve is also a very experienced and knowledgeable leader which, combined with his positive and innovative outlook, make him the ideal person to lead our broking strategy going forward.”

Hart said: “I am really looking forward to getting stuck into the job and looking into new ways in which we can develop and diversify our products and services for clients and business partners. We have a great team at Shepherd Compello and I am excited about the opportunities for us in the coming years.”

Hart has worked in the insurance market for over 20 years, including positions at Ark Underwriting Syndicate, Omega Underwriting Syndicate, Markel and Newline Underwriting.

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