Meet Our Expert Insurance Team at Eggar Forrester
Our team at Eggar Forrester Insurance combines industry experience with impeccable personal service. By way of an introduction, please find information on all our staff members below.
Giles Woodward
Compliance Manager
Giles has over 25 years' experience in the financial services industry and has held a number of compliance related positions during that time. Most recently, he was European Compliance Manager for a major health insurer. Giles has broad generalised compliance experience and knowledge covering daily compliance advice, executing compliance monitoring programmes and dealing with regulatory change.
James Liddell
Associate Director
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James started at Eggar Forrester in May 2019 after four years in the Private Client team at Howden. James is responsible for delivering insurance solutions to a diverse portfolio of private clients in the UK and abroad. He can also provide cover for residential and commercial real estate, whether it be a single let property or a large portfolio.
Jamie Underwood
Associate Director
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Jamie started at Eggar Forrester in 2024 having previously started his career at Howden. He has more than 15 years’ experience offering Professional Indemnity for clients in the UK and abroad. Jamie can also provide insurance solutions to the financial sector offering Professional Indemnity (PI), Directors & Officers (D&O), Crime and other covers.
Kelly Moore
Associate Director
Graduating from Southampton University in 2010 with a 2.1 degree in Criminology and Psychology, Kelly began her insurance career at South Essex Brokers in 2011 where she handled a variety of different Personal and Commercial lines of business. With 4 years’ experience under her belt, Kelly joined Eggar Forrester Insurance in May 2015 as an Account Handler. She has a Certificate of Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Laura Harris
Claims Handler
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Since June 2024 I have been working at Eggar Forrester managing the claims department. My Role is to ensure all claims are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner to ensure an excellent service is provided to our clients. I deal directly with insurers, clients, and property management companies to succeed in making the claims process as smooth and transparent as possible.
Liam Moore
Senior Account Handler
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Liam has over a decade of experience in the industry, as an Account Executive/Manager specialising in Property and Commercial risks. With CII Qualifications, and a corporate background, working for the likes of Marsh, Liam brought his consumer-focused skills to Eggar Forrester in Feb 2024 to strengthen the personable and unmatched service we provide our clients. Liam’s main focus is large residential & commercial properties, but he can also provide insurance solutions for commercial risks.
Lucy Leech
Account Handler
Lucy has been in the industry for 3 years, starting off at a small brokerage in Gravesend dealing with insurance for fairground rides and motor fleet. Since then, she has been developing her role as a commercial insurance handler, delving into property, professional indemnity etc, whilst being passionate about delivering exceptional service and buildings strong relationships with clients.
Marilyn Bothello
Account Handler
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Marilyn has six years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in property owners' insurance and client advisory. With CII qualifications and currently pursuing her Dip CII, she is committed to delivering tailored solutions and exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning, Marilyn stays ahead of evolving market trends to enhance her expertise and provide informed guidance. Her goal is to help clients navigate complex policies with confidence, ensuring they feel supported in managing their risks effectively.
Martine Darkin
Director of Operations
Martine began her insurance career with Eggar Forrester Insurance in 2004. Initially starting with administration, she quickly moved to claims handling and Personal Lines broking and gained her Certificate of Insurance from the CII. Martine has been helping our property clients by broking their Property Owners, Directors & Officers, Engineering, and other commercial requirements. She now serves as Director of Operations, bringing her extensive expertise to lead and optimise business operations whilst also heading up the claims team.
Rakesh Zaveri
Finance Director
Rakesh has been with Eggar Forrester Insurance since 2003 and currently holds the position of Finance Director. He has more than 25 years' experience in financial and management accounting, and his skills range from client broking to business development, dealing with client monies and compliance.
Rhys Owen-Conway
Account Executive
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Rhys started in the Insurance Industry in 2019 after completing a degree in History at the University of Portsmouth. Rhys started out as an Account Handler where he helped manage a renewal book and helped clients with day-to-day queries. Rhys continued his studying habit's and went on to pass his CERT CII and then his Diploma in Insurance. Joining Eggar Forrester in 2023, Rhys is now a Senior Account Executive specialising with helping Creative Clients to find the correct insurance cover for their businesses.
Terri-Ann Rowe
Account Handler
Terri has been at EFI since 2010. She plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of a portfolio of leasehold properties and assists with the inspection side of engineering policies, liaising with Property Managers and engineers to carry out the LOLER inspections and checking these are carried out in the correct timescale. Her responsibilities cover a range of tasks, from insurance administration to organizing inspections and managing schedules.
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