Commercial Express appoints new director of sales and distribution

UK MGA Commercial Express has appointed Paul Webley as its new director of sales and distribution.

In his new role, Webley will lead the key account management function alongside UK sales manager, Paul Ingleby, while also assuming responsibility for marketing and L&D in close collaboration with marketing and L&D Manager Claudia Partridge.

He will take up the position in November and sit on the senior leadership team.

Webley said: “Commercial Express is entering one of the most exciting phases of its journey.

”The business has already doubled in size over the past three years and secured landmark agreements. I’m looking forward to working with the team to strengthen broker relationships, deliver growth and help position Commercial Express as the UK’s leading MGA/MGU.”

Experience

Webley brings over 20 years of leadership experience and has held senior positions at Hedron Network, Fusion Insurance Services, Arista Insurance, Towergate, Towergate Underwriting Group, Arch Insurance UK and, most recently, Ashley Page Insurance Brokers.

His career includes responsibility for portfolios in excess of £200m gross written premium GWP, leading underwriting improvements, overseeing large-scale transfers and supporting growth strategies across the broker market.

Duncan Pritchard, managing director at Commercial Express, said: “Webley’s expertise in driving sales performance, delivering change programmes and building strong trading relationships makes him the ideal addition to our leadership team at this critical stage.

”His appointment reflects our commitment to investing in people who can help us scale to the next level.”