Promotion underlines company’s global growth and staff development ambitions
Following a flurry of new appointments Robertson Taylor, global insurance broker for the live entertainment industry, has promoted Martin O’Connor to Head of Claims UK.
Martin has 15 years of experience in the claims market, 10 of those he has committed to moving up the Robertson Taylor ranks.
Martin will now have responsibility for managing the claims process for the group, and handle high net worth individuals from across the global entertainment industry to ensure a smooth transition from claim to settlement.
Martin’s appointment follows several senior hires to the executive team at Robertson Taylor in the first quarter of 2015, including Richard Arnold as Head of Private Client Services UK and Richard Walkden as Robertson Head of Operations.
John Silcock, CEO, Robertson Taylor, commented on Martin’s promotion: “Martin has proven himself over the last 10 years and this promotion is a testament to his enthusiasm and hard work. His in depth-knowledge of our sector and our clients makes him the perfect fit to help drive Robertson Taylor’s future growth in our claims division.
“We have an ambitious vision for the business and as well as attracting talent from other places to help us deliver this ambition, we’re keen to develop careers internally. Martin’s promotion demonstrates the opportunities that are available here at Robertson Taylor.”
On his new appointment Martin O’Connor said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my last 10 years with Robertson Taylor and I’m looking forward to driving client excellence and growth in my area. This promotion comes at a really exciting time for the business not just for me personally, so I’m looking forward to seeing what the next few years will look like for us.”
Richard Brice has also joined the Robertson Taylor team as a Producer who will be focused on business emanating from Wales and primarily within Sport, a market in which he has plenty of experience.