Management Team
Christopher
Spratt
Chairman
E: Christopher Spratt
Christopher started his broking career and obtained wide
experience working for Leslie & Godwin in their London and
Paris offices. He has been with Tysers for over 30 years during
which period he played an important part in developing a diverse
and well-regarded Marine portfolio before moving on to a more
general role as Group Joint Managing Director. Christopher became
Chairman in August 2007. He continues to be the Group
Mediation Director.
Chris Elliott
Chief
Executive Officer
E: Chris Elliott
Chris has spent all his working career at Tysers, joining in
1982. He has worked on the Direct and Reinsurance sides of the
Marine business and was involved in all aspects of that business.
He became a Partner in 1994 and is driving the successful growth of
the business, having assumed overall responsibility for the
development and performance of Tysers on his appointment as CEO in
January 2007.
Quintin Heaney
Chief Operating Officer
E: Quintin Heaney
Quintin trained with PriceWaterhouse and following a period with
Jardines, became Finance Director at Lloyd Thompson. From 1992 to
2004 he was Finance Director at Nelson Hurst in London before
relocating in 1997 to South Africa to take up the position of Group
Finance Director at Alexander Forbes following its acquisition of
Nelson Hurst. On his return to London in 1999 he led Alexander
Forbes’ acquisition strategy to expand the Group's presence outside
South Africa. He joined Tysers in early 2006 and was appointed COO
in January 2007, with responsibility for the efficient operation of
the firm’s infrastructure and business systems.
Gary Andrews
Managing
Director North America & International Specialty
Division
E: Gary Andrews
Gary joined Tysers in November 2003 together
with a team of 26 people. Gary has 28 years of experience in
the London Market. He is Managing Director of the
North America & International Specialty Division and
is responsible for the development and handling of business from
the United States, Canada and the Caribbean region. Gary was
appointed to the Tysers Main Board on 1st August 2004.
David Randle
Managing
Director UK Corporate Risks
E: David
Randle
David is responsible for the smooth running
and operational performance of Tysers UK Corporate Risks Division.
He joined in 1996 from Aon Group where he was Development Director
in the Corporate Risks division. He was appointed Managing Director
of Tysers UK Corporate Risks Division in January 1998. David has 26
years experience in the insurance industry and retains direct
day-to-day involvement in the development of new business and the
servicing of many of the company's major clients. David sits on the
Board of Tyser & Co Ltd and is a member of the Unitas
Board.
Mike Cairns
Compliance
Director
E: Mike Cairns
Mike joined Tyser & Co in 1970, and became Partner
responsible for Claims in 1988. He has wide experience in all
aspects of both Marine and Non-Marine claims, Direct and
Reinsurance, Facultative and Treaty. He is a Fellow of the
Chartered Insurance Institute and is also our Compliance
Officer. Mike was a serving member of the Lloyd’s Insurance Brokers
(now LMBC) Marine Claims Sub-Committee from 1988 to 2004.
Henrietta
Butcher
Managing
Director North America & International Specialty
Division
E: Henrietta Butcher
Henrietta originally joined Tysers in 1985
and subsequently worked at Craven Farmer before returning to
Tysers. During her career she has obtained broad experience working
on Marine, Aviation, LMX and Property business but now works
predominantly on the North American account specialising in
Property and Auto Physical Damage business. Her appointment to
the Board is a notable achievement as she is the first woman
to hold a seat on the Board of Tysers in our 188 year history.
Alfred Wilson
Managing
Director International Construction
E: Alfred Wilson
Alfred entered the London Insurance Market
in 1973. As an employee of Sedgwick Forbes within
their International Construction Division he
subsequently worked for Bain Dawes and Lowndes Lambert respectively
always specialising in Construction Insurance. He joined Tysers in
May 1999 since when he has driven the very
successful growth and development of our International Construction
Division. Alfred was appointed to the Board on
1st September 2008.
Chris Sydenham
Marine
& Aviation Claims Director
E: Chris Sydenham
Chris joined Tysers in 1981 and was appointed to the Operating
Board on incorporation in July 2001. He is the Marine and Aviation
Claims Director responsible for the day-to-day administration
of those areas. He has experience in all aspects of Marine and
Aviation claims including, but not limited to, Hull, Cargo, War,
Specie, Energy, P&I and Liabilities, both Direct and
Reinsurance, Facultative and Treaty.
Roger Marsh
Director
E: Roger Marsh
Roger has worked in the London Market since the early 1960s,
primarily as Non-Marine broker and producer, and mostly in
Reinsurance. In more recent years he has divided his time between
visiting and receiving clients and the management roles that arise
in a growing business. He has a clear understanding of the broker’s
role: "What distinguishes a good broker is an almost instinctive
appreciation of what makes an acceptable deal and a complete
understanding of the levels of service and expertise the client has
a right to expect."
Jonathan Macey
Managing
Director Marine
E: Jonathan Macey
Jonathan Macey joined Tysers in 1995, working on the Direct and
Reinsurance sides of the business, and was recognised by the
industry in being short-listed as ‘Insurance Day Young Broker of
the Year, 2006’. In 2007 Jonathan was promoted to Head of the
Marine Division and has been instrumental in driving the division
forward. Jonathan joined the Board on 1 September 2009.
Janice Perry
Company
Secretary
E: Janice Perry
Janice Perry has been Company Secretary since 2005 and was
appointed to the Board in December 2009. She has 39
years experience in the Insurance industry, 37 of which have been
with Tysers, specialising in UK Insurance Schemes and Binding
Authorities. Jan was Admin Director for Tyser (UK) Ltd for 20 years
before taking on a Compliance role in 2004.
Bill Main
Non-Executive Director
E: Bill Main
Bill, a Chartered Accountant, joined the company after a
distinguished career in International Banking and with Scottish
Widows Group (SWG) where, as a main board director, he led the
Lloyds TSB/SWG integration team. As Chief Executive of Scottish
Widows Investment Partnership he oversaw the succesful amalgamation
of Hill Samuel Asset Management Ltd and Scottish Widows Investment
Division with total funds under management of £100 billion. In
addition to his role on the board, Bill chairs the firm's Audit
Committee and Senior Remuneration Committee.