The Drive Further Collective has restructured several of its leadership roles following the decision by Managing Director Karen Beales to retire from her executive position and move to a non-executive capacity at the end of October.
Replacing Karen, Financial & Legal Commercial Director Jon Daniels has been appointed Managing Director responsible for general insurance products, as well as Managing Director of MSL, the motor claims business. He will report to Drive Further Collective CEO Nick Garner.
The group has also appointed Phil Bellamy as Managing Director for its after the event (ATE) legal expenses products within Financial & Legal and Magnus Insurance Services. Phil will also report to Nick Garner.
And in the third senior move for the Manchester-based business, Richard Neve (above) has been appointed commercial director, reporting to Jon Daniels. Richard will oversee business development across Financial & Legal (insurer), MSL and Magnus.
Jon, who joined the Manchester-based legal expenses insurer in 2022, was previously Commercial Director at UK General Insurance and brings more than two decades of experience in the sector to his role.
Speaking about his new position, Jon (above) said: “It’s a great honour to take over from Karen, and I’m excited to build on the outstanding success she has overseen in transforming the business into a leading player in specialist general insurance products. It’s great news that she’s planning to stay on the board so that I can count on her advice, and I’m excited to take the businesses on the next stage of their journey.”
Phil has worked with the Collective for almost five years on a consultancy basis and is stepping into the role of Managing Director, responsible for ATE legal expenses products. Phil brings with him over 35 years’ experience in the legal expenses market, with strong underwriting skills and product knowledge.
Phil (above) said: “I’m thrilled to take on this new role and look forward to working closely with the team to continue delivering value and innovation in our legal expenses products. It’s a privilege to build on the great work that’s already been done, and I’m eager to contribute to the next phase of our growth and success.”
Richard Neve said: “This is a great time to be joining the Drive Further Collective. With so much change going on across the sector there are plenty of opportunities to win new business and deepen relationships with our existing customers. The business has a compelling proposition and I’m looking forward to playing my part in delivering profitable growth.”
Karen Beales said: “We’re very lucky to have both Jon and Phil stepping into these roles, and Richard joining the business too. They complement each other perfectly, each bringing their unique strengths and deep industry knowledge, and I’m confident they will continue to lead the businesses towards even greater success.”
Commenting on the restructure, Nick Garner said: “I want to thank Karen for her immense contribution to the business. She has overseen a successful period of growth for Financial & Legal, which I am confident will continue with both Jon and Phil’s new roles, and with Richard joining our team too.
“We will of course continue to benefit from Karen’s wisdom from her new position on the board, and I’m delighted she has chosen to remain with the Collective in this new capacity.”
These changes are subject to regulatory approval.
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