One of Wales’ largest Independent insurance brokers, Prescott Jones, has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new development executive.
Julie Raven, 50, from Pentyrch, will be based in the Cardiff office and will assist with growing the company across South Wales and the South West.
Mrs Raven has a proven track record of corporate business development in South Wales for over twenty years. She has worked across most business sectors with an emphasis on Small and Medium Enterprises.
She will be joining her former colleague, Paul Gardner, now Sales and Marketing Director at Prescott Jones. Mrs Raven and Mr Gardner previously worked together at Thomas, Carroll where they spent 15 years developing the business together.
Paul Gardner said: “Having recruited Julie at Thomas, Carroll and worked closely with her for many years, I am excited about what she can bring to my development team.
“We saw a 15% growth in our business in 2012 despite a difficult economic backdrop. With Julie’s appointment we expect to exceed this figure in 2013. We will look to further strengthen our team over the coming months.
Our investment in the Prescott Jones Professions brand, in particular, is performing well as nearly one hundred Welsh professional practices have already committed to a review of their professional indemnity cover. As a result, more income has been retained in Wales that would have previously been lost to English-based companies”
Julie Raven said: “I look forward to working at Prescott Jones. Paul and I were a strong team and I hope my experience can help build on their already strong regional position.
“I have always respected Prescott Jones’ commitment to independent advice and its business ethics, which are important to me.”