SSL Endeavour, the specialist independent Lloyd’s broker and delegated authority expert, has announced a number of changes to its management team, including the appointment of David Lawrence as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
As part of the reorganisation, Marine Director and Head of Broking Gillian Martin has been promoted to Managing Director for Marine, while SSL Endeavour Managing Director Karen Allen will leave the business to focus on other opportunities.
SSL Endeavour said the management changes form part of its continued integration efforts following the merger agreement between SSL and Endeavour Insurance Services last year.
“One of the great benefits of the innovative merger of SSL and Endeavour was giving us the flexibility and agility to reimagine our combined businesses going forwards, and with it the opportunity to put the entrepreneurial talent of our leadership team to best use,” said Lawrence, who is currently Executive Chairman of SSL Endeavour.
“As we progress with our Group integration, it is vital to focus on the needs of our clients and on a smooth and stable transition into an effective combined entity, and we will continue to focus on organic and inorganic growth opportunities in the wholesale brokerage market,” he continued.
“I am delighted to welcome Gillian to the management team as Managing Director of Marine, her expertise is impressive and her team will benefit from her leadership and insight going forwards.
“At the same time I thank Karen Allen for all the hard work she put in during her time with us, and wish her well for the future.”
“I also am very pleased that SSL Endeavour will continue to benefit from Roger Spicer’s deep knowledge and established network in the Marine sector as Marine Business Development Director,” Lawrence added.
“His focus on generating and servicing new business is central to helping SSL Endeavour maintain stability and growth as we continue to move forwards with our integration.
“Lastly, we will soon be welcoming the SSL team across to their new base, joining the Endeavour team at our head offices in Bevis Marks at the end of February, and it will be particularly gratifying to have the entire London-based team under one roof, working together as we continue to grow the SSL Endeavour platform – a business that is very well placed for future expansion.”
