Groupama Insurances appoints three new Key Account Managers
7 March 2008
Groupama Insurances has strengthened its frontline account management team with the appointment of three new Key Account Managers. The appointments of Jason Mattless, Joe Lusby and Martin Cleary will ensure Groupama's select panel of brokers and intermediaries have easy access to expert support and sound local knowledge to maximise business opportunities within their designated regions.
Cathie Bruce, Distribution and Customer Service Director comments; "Our distribution approach is very focused on the specific needs of our business partners and these latest appointments will continue to build upon our strong local partnerships with brokers and intermediaries, offering them regular, face to face contact with Groupama Insurances."
Jason Mattless has been appointed as Key Account Manager for East Midlands, East Anglia and North London. Jason joins Groupama from Countrywide Insurance Management and brings 18 years insurance industry experience.
Joe Lusby joins Groupama from Towergate and will be the Key Account Manager for South West and South Wales.
Martin Cleary is a Groupama veteran having been with the business for 20 years. He brings valuable experience of Personal and Commercial lines underwriting and development along with a sound knowledge of the Manchester market. Martin will be responsible for the North West region.
Jason, Joe and Martin will report to Groupama's Regional Development Managers, Anne Harrison and Simon Hurt.
Cathie Bruce concludes: "We are delighted to have Jason, Joe and Martin on board. Our team of Key Account Managers is critical in maintaining close contact with our brokers and intermediaries, ensuring we are both accessible and responsive to their individual needs."
ENDS
March 2008
Notes to editors
Groupama Insurances is one of the UK's leading general insurers. The UK group offers motor, home and health insurance and also provides insurance protection to a growing number of smaller UK businesses. The company employs 800 staff in 6 centres and is an accredited 'Investor in People'.
Award winning
Groupama Insurances was winner of the 'Claims Initiative of the Year' Award in the 2007 British Insurance Awards, 'Company of the Year' Award in the Insurance Day Awards 2005, winner of the 'E-Business Award' in the British Insurance Awards 2005 and in both 2005 and 2006 was 'Highly Commended' in category for 'General Insurer of the Year'. Groupama Healthcare won the "Most Innovative New Product" Award at the 2006 Health Insurance Awards.
Groupama is a previous winner of the 'Underwriter of the Year' award in the British Insurance Awards and has twice been voted 'Underwriting Team of the Year' at the Insurance Day Awards. In addition, the UK Group has been awarded 'Insurer of the Year' at the Bodyshop Magazine Awards and was 'Highly Commended' in the National Business Awards 2005 in the Best Use of Technology category.
An impressive pedigree
Groupama Insurances is part of European financial services giant Groupama, an international business that generates annual revenues in excess of 14billion Euros.
Groupama is one of Europe's largest mutuals, the second insurer in France for marine and transport and the country's number one agricultural and individual health insurer.
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