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Leadership team

Broker Insights was founded in 2018 by leaders in commercial insurance and is backed by experienced tech entrepreneurs.

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Leadership team

Broker Insights was founded in 2018 by leaders in commercial insurance and is backed by experienced tech entrepreneurs.

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Chris van der Kuyl

Chairman

Chris van der Kuyl is one of Scotland’s leading entrepreneurs working across the technology, media, gaming and entertainment sectors. Chris is most notably co-founder and chairman of multiple award-winning games developer 4J Studios, best known for developing Minecraft for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo games consoles. He and fellow co-founder, Paddy Burns, launched Chroma Ventures, the investment arm of 4J Studios, in 2021.

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Peter Scott, CEO, Broker Insights

Peter Scott

Chief Executive Officer

With over 20 years of leadership experience in high-growth technology-based businesses, Peter joined Broker Insights as CEO following six months of working in an advisory capacity to the company.  Prior to this, Peter held senior interim roles in FTSE 100 and Private Equity companies including leading the joint venture between Dixons Carphone and Sprint in the US. With significant international expertise, Peter is excited to take Broker Insights to the next level in the UK and the US.

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Fraser Edmond

President

Former Distribution Director at Aviva, Fraser has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry. He has led distribution, sales, marketing and proposition teams, gaining a unique perspective from a wide range of general insurance distribution models. A proven leader with an inquisitive nature, Fraser’s courage to challenge the status quo led him to co-found Broker Insights.

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Iain Crole

Executive Vice President

Prior to co-founding Broker Insights, Iain gained a breadth and depth of broker relationships across the market as Head of Sales for Regional Brokers at Aviva UK. This meant he was well placed to help transform the commercial insurance market and solve engagement challenges between regional brokers and major insurers.

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Alun McGeoghegan

Commercial Director - Partnerships

Alun has been with Broker Insights since the launch of the first market proposition in 2018 and has worked in a variety of commercial leadership roles from customer acquisition through to strategic account management. Prior to Broker Insights, Alun worked in a variety of sales and distribution roles within Aviva’s Commercial Trading & Partnerships divisions, having joined on the graduate intake following completion of an LLB at the University of Strathclyde.

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Steve Coles

Steve Coles

Commercial Director - Brokers

Joining Broker Insights in 2021, Steve has been instrumental in expanding the UK business, attracting new partners to the platform, and leading the Broker Trading Team. With a distinguished career in the commercial insurance industry, Steve has held several senior roles and successfully managed his own business, showcasing his expertise and leadership within the field. Prior to Broker Insights, Steve was Regional Director at Arch Insurance, leading the Central Region across the Midlands & South West.

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Travis Shank

Travis Shank

President US

Travis is a visionary leader with over 15 years experience in transforming innovative ideas into successful ventures. With a passion for generating momentum and returns, he excels at scaling businesses, unlocking value, driving excellence and implementing transformative strategies. His career has seen him make an impact across a range of industries, including Insurtech, IT Services, Healthcare and Consulting, and he is excited to accelerate the growth of Broker Insights in the USA. Previously, Travis has held various senior executive roles such as Co-founder and Managing Partner at Anvil Capital, Chief Revenue Officer at Quility Insurance, and Strategic Advisor at Remitz, Inc.  

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Melissa Mentiplay

Chief People Officer

Utilising expertise in coaching, leadership development and strategic analysis developed over a 20-year global career in Human Resources, Melissa helps to shape and build the vision for Broker Insights’ people and continues to strengthen our high-performing business culture. With a passion for employee wellbeing and inclusivity, Melissa ensures the frameworks and practices for empowering and developing our teams are robust, respectful, and recognise the contributions each team member makes whilst supporting their individual needs.

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Tom Duke

Chief Technology Officer

For the past two decades, Tom has worked with fast-growing companies to design and develop products that meet and exceed the needs of rapidly evolving industries.

Prior to Broker Insights, Tom was CIO at TVSquared, where he managed EMEA and US-based teams. He has also held senior-level positions at Brandwatch, iBAHN, Memex, Orbital Software and Vision Consulting.

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Amy Garland, Broker Insights

Amy Garland

Head of Finance

Amy Garland is an ACCA-qualified accountant with a proven track record in driving financial excellence across high-pressure environments. Bringing extensive experience from the Oil & Gas, Energy, IT, and Insurtech sectors, Amy has excelled in both SMEs and large global enterprises, navigating complex projects and fostering financial transformation.

At Broker Insights, Amy oversees financial strategy, reporting, planning and analysis, playing a pivotal role in aligning financial practices with our broader organisational goals. Known for her methodical approach and high degree of organisation, Amy ensures that Broker Insights’ financial foundation remains robust, adaptable, and primed for growth.

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