ACCELERATE UNDERWRITING WELCOMES 2 NEW TEAM MEMBERS

Accelerate Underwriting today announces that it has entered into a three-year deal with specialist contractor broker, WWGroup.

Accelerate, working in partnership with Leicestershire based WWGroup, has developed a specifically tailored product offering trade contractors a greater breadth of cover whilst providing robust protection

Accelerate will work with WWGroup to deliver specialist products to all contracting trades, ranging from Adjustors and Assessors to Ariel Erectors. Trades connected with external construction and internal completions, which includes bricklayers and shop fitters, will also benefit.

Scott Brown, Managing Director of Accelerate, commented:

“At Accelerate, we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service to brokers looking for innovative solutions. This latest partnership reflects our efforts as a business to constantly innovate and broaden our offerings providing businesses, no matter how unique or unconventional, with products to suit their needs. WWGroup is highly knowledgeable in this space and we are looking forward to helping them broaden their customer offerings.”

Nick Wright, MD of WWGroup, added:

“We have ambitious plans to expand our product offering to our panel of brokers and Accelerate is the ideal partner to help us bring our plans to fruition. Accelerate understand our customers’ requirements and are able to provide bespoke products to suit individual needs.

“Adequate insurance is essential to protect our contractors, something we want to ensure that our entire customer base benefits from.”

Accelerate Underwriting is delighted to welcome two new members of staff to its team. Lisa Brennan joins as Regional Director, and will be responsible for development opportunities for both existing and potential new brokers across the UK. She will also control, manage and increase Accelerate’s broker base. Anna Husband joins as Underwriter, where her responsibilities will include managing referral traffic and working with brokers and the product development team to enhance existing products.

Said Lisa: “Joining Accelerate Underwriting presents a fantastic opportunity for me to work closer with brokers to identify what they and their customers need. I’m impressed by the drive and ambition that exists within Accelerate and I’m really excited to be a part of the next stage of the development. I’m especially looking forward to supporting the development of new bespoke facilities and non-standard schemes which is a big growth area for Accelerate.

Lisa brings 25 years of insurance experience to the role. Her most recent role was at LV broker, where she was Branch Manager for the South West and Wales region. She previously worked at RSA Insurance group, where her experience included managing the construction and engineering business for the for the Midlands and West and Sales manager for the South West and Wales regions.

“Working in these sectors has given me a good understanding of niche markets and the needs of specialist customers,” said Lisa.

Anna Husband joins from Allianz Insurance where she worked within their SME department dealing with a range of products, from contractors to commercial combined.

Said Anna: “I’m so pleased to be joining Accelerate Underwriting in what will be a very exciting year of growth and opportunity. I am looking forward to being part of a team of highly experienced underwriters and directors. I’m keen to get the ball rolling and develop key broker relationships to help with the growth of the company and write more non-standard commercial risks.

Scott Brown Managing Director of Accelerate. “We’re thrilled to welcome Lisa and Anna to our team. Accelerate is an innovative company and we’re going through an important period of growth, so we’re confident that they can both help us to drive the business forward and offer even better deals to brokers and customers.”

“Adequate insurance is essential to protect our contractors, something we want to ensure that our entire customer base benefits from.”