Nikki has worked with Brokers, Insurers MGA’s and investors for over 35 years. Starting in Broking she quickly moved into technology as it was being developed and implemented. Now focussed mainly on strategic oversight for Insurtech businesses, she provides a wealth of knowledge of how our industry operates and why.
I started life as an insurance broker but for the last 20 years I have been helping insurance businesses deliver their insurance IT projects. Specialisations: Project Management, system implementation, business analysis, business reviews
Kevin has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry including 8 years as a composite Insurance Broker and 24 years at a leading worldwide software house specialising in insurance solutions (SSP Ltd). In 2014 Kevin joined e-Zee as a Director offering consultancy in the broker channel in all areas of broking and IT. His key experience comes from his time at the leading software house where as a business head he managed development (including offshore), product teams and product management, support, training and sales. Essentially, Kevin was responsible for 3 main broking solutions from design, through development and deployment to ongoing support and the strategic roadmap. Deployments were to all sizes of broker from smaller high streets to global players.
My expertise is primarily in the intermediary channel where I have worked in various roles for over 30 years. Specialisations: Change Management & Strategic Development, Business Analysis, System Selection and Implementation
Eloise began her career in data analytics and business intelligence taking on ownership of complex spend analysis and monitoring projects in both the public and private sectors. The management of important customer relationships was key to this role. Eloise’s sharp business mind led her to become a strategic project manager, able to deliver multiple concurrent projects on time and to budget and to a high-quality standard. In 2007 she took on her first multi discipline operations director appointment managing multiple departments from finance to human resources and IT. Eloise was thrilled to become part of the e-Zee team in 2012. Her focus in e-Zee is keeping the operational side of the business running smoothly. She has gained solid industry experience during her time with us.
My experience in various operational directors roles allows me to bring discipline and structure to all of the projects and activities within e-Zee
Progressing through Underwriting, Marketing, Scheme Management, Finance and IT, the final twenty years of Lawrence's career with Aviva concerned all aspects of Software House management. Responsible for contracts, budgets, technical team management and market software delivery, Lawrence also represented the company on a number of Industry committees and bodies, chairing both the Electronic Trading Practises Group and the Electronic Trading Insurer Group. Leaving Aviva in 2009 Lawrence joined Insurance Initiatives Ltd and played a key role in developing the Industry’s leading data enrichment platform. Helping to architect the infrastructure and processes to enable the UK’s General Insurers to benefit from real time data enrichment and assist in the fight against quotation fraud. Lawrence was a founding director of eZee Insurance Solutions.
My 35 years in the insurance business has encompassed all aspects of personal and commercial lines trading, through my time at Aviva, to participating on a number of industry-wide e-commerce committees and being a founding director and shareholder of e-Zee Insurance Solutions in 2008
Joe has held senior positions in both the technology and insurance sectors over 30 years. He has a unique understanding of the complex demands of insurance distribution and the opportunities from modern technology innovation. Joe began his career at a national brokerage before becoming a founding partner of his own business. He then joined the leadership team of a tech start-up, Insurecom, culminating in being recognised as a ‘Fast Track’ 100 Company. Joe then joined the board at a top 100 UK brokerage and led offshore and nearshore projects in Europe and Asia. In 2011 he re-joined Insurecom and played a pivotal role in the strategic rethink, leading to a successful acquisition by Applied Systems. As Managing Director, Joe oversaw significant growth in sales tenfold and doubling revenue. Joe progressed to Chief Operating Officer position of Applied Systems European business.
I have been very fortunate to have had a variety of roles during my career across insurance distribution and technology life cycle within the industry, this has given me a unique insight on how we can deliver better business and customer outcomes
Ian has been involved in the insurance industry for more than 20 years working within the IT sector. During this time he has worked with various technologies and programming languages, but most significantly as an experienced ProductWriter developer. Ian has worked with various insurers and has extensive knowledge of both insurance and technology procedures and best practices. Over the years Ian has built and maintained many different types of ProductWriter schemes including Commercial, Motor Fleet, Household, Private Motor, as well as bespoke XML dictionary products. He has extensive experience of the project lifecycle for requirement gathering, design, build and testing. He has also trained and mentored numerous people in the use of ProductWriter. Alongside ProductWriter Ian has also gained experience and training in many relatable skills.
I have worked in insurance IT for well over 20 years predominantly as a ProductWriter developer for several insurers, working on an extensive range of products