Paul Picknett - Corporate Services Director

Paul began his career with Royal Insurance Group in 1978 as a graduate trainee. He progressed through various claims and underwriting roles both in London and overseas before becoming Technical Support Manager (South America) in 1987.  He transferred to the operation in Chile for two years as Assistant General Manager.

On his return to the UK, Paul joined the Strategic Development unit of Royal Insurance Group and was involved in the creation of a 'greenfield' direct writing operation.

In 1993, Groupama invited him to join their International operation in Paris with responsibility for providing the interface with the operations in Spain and the UK.

Paul relocated to the UK in the role of Operations Director with Lombard General Insurance.  He was appointed Corporate Services Director at Groupama in 2002 with responsibility for Strategy, Human Resources and Marketing.