Miller appoints ex-Howden executive as chief broking officer

Miller has appointed Paul Cumberland to the newly created role of chief broking officer.

The role will see Cumberland be responsible for strategic market engagement, data-driven innovation and service enhancements across the firm.

He said: “I am extremely excited and privileged to join Miller – a firm with a proud heritage and prestigious brand.

“In this new role, I look forward to uniting the company’s assets into a cohesive proposition for both clients and insurers and further accelerating our ambitious growth plans.”

Experience

With over 25 years of industry experience, Cumberland brings expertise in broking, underwriting and portfolio management across a wide range of business lines and market segments.

He has held senior roles at Aon, Markel and Marsh. Most recently, he was executive director at Howden, where he led on portfolio analytics and optimisation, delegated placement, market consultancy and strategic trading.

In his new role, he will report directly to James Hands, Miller group chief executive.

Hands said: “As our international proposition continues to grow, Cumberland’s appointment further reflects the significant scale and ambition of our business.

“His wealth of experience will be invaluable as we sharpen our strategic trading and double down on our position as the broker of choice for those seeking independence, specialism and service.

“Cumberland will be at the forefront of helping us deliver a unified proposition to the market and I am delighted to have him on board.”