Aventum Group’s global speciality re/insurance broking business, Consilium, has announced the appointment of Richard Ellis as Associate Partner, placing specialist and complex property risks.
Ellis is a market veteran with over 38 years of industry experience in retail and wholesale property and liability experience.
In the new role at Consilium, Ellis’ remit will include playing a key role in assisting brokers and their clients with placing specialist property and commercial combined policies.
Matt Pini, Managing Director at Consilium, commented on the appointment, “We’re delighted to welcome Richard to the team. His industry expertise and experience will be of huge benefit to our brokers and their clients with complex property risks. It’s the right time to grow our property team, and Richard’s appointment further underpins our desire to offer clients deep expertise and unrivalled service for all specialist and complex property needs.”
Most recently, Ellis served at Citynet Insurance Brokers, where he was a senior broker in their property and casualty team. He also has experience with placing terrorism, high-net-worth, and contingency risks.
Ellis has previously held senior broker roles at a number of leading brokers including Tasker & Partners, Senior Wright Ltd, CBC UK and Jelf.
Ellis brings with him a strong underwriter and broker following, operating in both the London and Company Markets and extensive expertise in complex and non-standard property placements.
Ellis added, “I was attracted to Consilium because it’s a dynamic, independent Lloyds broker, with huge potential for growth. I am excited to be part of a property team with such a great reputation in the market, and I look forward to playing my part in expanding its book by creating the right solutions and delivering best outcomes. As Consilium says the opportunities are limitless.”
