Partner Brokers New Team Structure and Promotions: Claire Rider & George Basterfield Step into New Roles
Investing in the future has always been a priority for us at Darwin Clayton and we are excited to announce two appointments, which will ensure that we embrace this and importantly, create career paths for our people.
On 1st January, Claire Rider will become Technical Manager of the department, with George Basterfield taking on the role of Trading Manager. Together, George and Claire will lead and manage the team, with Natalie Jones continuing to oversee the division as Assistant Director.
Claire Rider, Technical Manager
Claire has been working in the insurance industry since 2001. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Claire will continue to be an important technical referral point for the trading team. Her responsibilities will include leading strategies to expand our broker distribution, driving initiatives to improve efficiencies, supporting strategic growth, and taking the lead on complex existing business.
Claire commented on her new role:
“I am excited to start my new role within the company and look forward to the challenges that come with it. This strategy will be great to drive the department forward”.
George Basterfield, Trading Manager
George, who has been in the insurance industry since 2017, brings valuable experience to his new role. He will focus on fostering and driving growth. His responsibilities will include leading the team of Underwriters, building and maintaining strong relationships with our key trading partners, and expanding the division by focusing on new opportunities.
George expressed his excitement about his new role:
“I am very excited to start my new role within the company and continue to help grow the Partner Brokers team. This will bring new challenges for myself, which I am very much looking forward to taking on.”
Claire and George’s complementary skill sets will undoubtedly be a key to the success of the Partner Brokers division, and we are confident that this new structure will enhance our capabilities and deliver even greater propositions to our partners.
Please join us in wishing Claire and George every success in their new roles.