Meet the Team
Stephen Gibson
ACII Managing Director
ACII Managing Director
Stephen has over 30 years experience working in senior management and leadership roles within both the commercial and personal lines insurance market.
Get in touch:
Email: stephen@avidinsurance.co.uk
John Inwood
Underwriting Director
Underwriting Director
Over 25 years senior leadership & underwriting experience within large insurance groups, a specialist in SME, Commercial, Corporate and International markets.
Get in touch:
Email: john@avidinsurance.co.uk
Tim Ward
Director
Director
Previously Group Finance Director role within a large specialist insurer, overseeing significant growth of the company before joining Avid in 2011, now providing non-executive support to the management team.
Get in touch:
Email: tim@avidinsurance.co.uk
Mark Cliff
Non-Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Chairman
An experienced senior insurance professional. Mark’s other roles include Non-Executive Chair at Hastings, Board member of Hiscox UK and Non-Executive Director at Advanta Solutions Ltd. He also acts as mentor and adviser to senior individuals and businesses across the insurance industry.
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Jon Terry
Finance Director
Finance Director
Chartered Accountant with over 13 years’ experience. Responsible for financial management and supporting our ambitious growth plans.
Get in touch:
Email: jont@avidinsurance.co.uk
Mike Patchett
Head of Specialty
Head of Specialty
Mike is senior manager with over twenty years experience within the specialist MGA arena. He is currently developing a range of products for the Sports and Leisure sector.
Get in touch:
Email: mike@avidinsurance.co.uk
Lee Longley
Head of Commercial
Head of Commercial
ACII qualified. Lee has over 20 years experience in the insurance industry specialising in the underwriting and relationship management of niche commercial insurance products.
Get in touch:
Email: lee@avidinsurance.co.uk
Dan Baldwin
Head of Personal Lines
Head of Personal Lines
Dan has worked in the insurance industry for over 15 years, combining relationship management experience with a data-driven approach to schemes underwriting.
Get in touch:
Email: dan@avidinsurance.co.uk
Tom Dunkerley
Data & Analysis Manager
Data & Analysis Manager
A qualified accountant for over 10 years, Tom has coupled his finance skills with his in depth knowledge of insurance to provide a dynamic approach to financial and insurance reporting.
Get in touch:
Email: tom@avidinsurance.co.uk
James Clewes
Head of Compliance
Head of Compliance
With over 15 years’ experience in senior compliance roles within price comparison and general insurance, James specialises in managing regulatory requirements and risk. He is focused on upholding transparency and integrity in complex, highly regulated environments.
Get in touch:
Email: james@avidinsurance.co.uk
Judy Nugent
Underwriting Development Manager
Underwriting Development Manager
An experienced insurance specialist with responsibility for client liaison to maximise conversion of business in specific areas. Provides detailed reporting to support growth.
Get in touch:
Email: judy@avidinsurance.co.uk
Joanne Coughlan
Business Manager
Business Manager
Joanne has responsibility for client account management including policy wording, marketing and distribution planning to final scheme delivery & implementation.
Get in touch:
Email: joanne@avidinsurance.co.uk