Kingfisher Insurance welcomes Neil Thomsett as Operations Director

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Thomsett, a seasoned Operations Director who will bring a wealth of experience to NSM UK’s insurance distribution businesses Kingfisher and Kingsbridge. Following a significant technology investment in both businesses, Neil will oversee the application of technologies, systems and operations to deliver a high-class broking infrastructure, enhancing customer experience and leveraging resources across the businesses’ operations.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Neil’s career in insurance started at Adler Fairways, where he was also nominated and took part in the Aviva Future Leader programme, before being promoted to Group Chief Operating Officer at UKGI Group where he oversaw business strategy, process improvement and acquisition activities.

The continued investment in our leadership, following the appointment of Paul Havenhand as CEO across Kingfisher and Kingsbridge earlier this year, further supports our ambitious growth plans and demonstrates our commitment to being the UK’s leading specialist insurance broker in our respective sectors.

We are focused on meeting the needs of our customers by delivering personal and commercial insurance products in a variety of niche sectors including classic vehicle, motor trade, private client, motorsport and non-standard home, as well as specialist commercial insurance for both businesses and contractors.

Neil Thomsett, Operations Director at Kingfisher Insurance and Kingsbridge commented:

“I’m excited to have joined the group at such an exciting time and I am looking forward to ensuring we continue to deliver excellent service with our customers’ and clients’ needs at the heart of our offering.”

Paul Havenhand, CEO of Kingfisher Insurance and Kingsbridge added:

“Neil’s appointment to the senior leadership team is crucial as we continue to build on our success to date, execute our strategy and deliver on our objectives to grow through building exceptional customer outcomes making us easier to do business with than ever before.”