Our people
Hello from us.
We thought you might like to put some faces to names. At least that way you can be sure you're dealing with a human being*.
Our account executives have over 30 years' experience between them. What they don't know about professional insurance isn't worth knowing.
They each have a specific area of expertise too. Sounds special doesn't it? It is, and it means that you get easy access to an expert that understands what you do, and can advise on how best to tackle the risks associated with it. Handy, eh?
* To the best of our knowledge.
Valerie HockleyManaging PartnerI've been in insurance forever. Well, 20 years anyway. And even after all this time, I still get a buzz when a customer says thanks for good service. More...Less... When not cracking the whip here, I love the theatre and travelling. I've not managed to combine the two yet but I'm working on that. I'm a budding DIY and gardening enthusiast. Thank heavens for the internet is all I can say… My direct line: 0845 872 5074 |
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Kerri-Ann HockleyHead of SalesAs my title suggests I'm responsible for all things 'sales' but I also keep an eye on our existing customers too. More...Less... If that wasn't enough I'm also a member of the compliance team (it really isn't as boring as it sounds) and I spend a great deal of my time keeping the account executives in line. Outside of work I enjoy the odd bit of shopping, watching football and socialising with friends. Nothing can top spending time with my two little girls though. My direct line: 0845 872 5073 |
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Jane AldousSenior Account ExecutiveI've been dealing with insurance of all shapes and sizes since 1986. Professional insurance, particularly PI, has been the big one for the last 7 years and brings me to where I am now - senior account executive at PolicyBee. (That's senior as in 'experienced' not 'citizen', by the way!) More...Less... Complementary medicine and alternative therapy cover is my area of expertise, although I have a good grasp of architects, engineers and surveyors too (not literally, of course). Additional occupations include mum, wife and children's taxi driver. When I'm not burning food, standing at the side of a football pitch on a cold Saturday morning or caddying round a golf course with my sons, I squeeze in a bit of swimming and running. And let's not forget the all-important nights out and days in being pampered with the girls… My direct line: 0845 872 5081 |
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Sarah AdamsAccount ExecutiveI've been in insurance since I left college in 2002. Professional insurance is a bit different though and I’ve learnt an awful lot in a short time. More...Less... Accountants and marketing are my area of expertise. I'm also the girl to come to if you need cover for an event of some kind. When I'm not at work I love travelling and shopping (sometimes rather nicely combining the two) and I recently joined a Latin dance group. I have two important men in my life: Daniel and Archi. One is big and hairy and slobbers a lot and the other one's a dog. Sometimes I hardly notice the difference. My direct line: 0845 872 5085 |
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Laura WagstaffJunior Account ExecutiveI'm quite new to business insurance. At the moment I handle the administration work of the team (the account execs would be lost without me), but I'm starting to deal more directly with clients myself. More...Less... In my spare time I go fishing. When I say fishing, I mean reading a book whilst sitting in the sun and occasionally looking interested in what my boyfriend has caught (if he's lucky). I also like to relax by surfing at home. That's surfing with a laptop and a sofa by the way, not with a wet suit and a bottle of shark repellent. My direct line: 0845 872 5083 |
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Carina SteenkampFinancial ControllerMy career in insurance accounting started in 2009 after graduating with an Honours degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa (that's where I'm from). Currently, I'm working towards becoming qualified under ACCA and, fingers crossed, will be by the middle of 2012. More...Less... So how did I end up in the UK? Well, obviously the weather was a big attraction! Despite the seemingly relentless drizzle and cold though, I'm still able to get out and do what I love most: running, rock-climbing and snowboarding. And when I'm back inside, thawing out, I love painting and photography. I love travelling too - there's nothing quite like the thrill of exploring new places and experiencing new sights and sounds. My direct line: 0845 872 5079 |
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I think it's a really helpful, friendly, approachable service. It was so straightforward and easy.
