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Over the last two decades we’ve helped syndicates and MGAs launch successfully in the UK and overseas. With over twenty entities and £2.5 billion of gross written premium capacity currently under management, we are the leading third party managing agent who can provide your insurance business with all the support it needs to be successful.

Talk to us today about how Asta can help you realise your ambition:

Lorraine Harfitt

Chief Executive Officer
L.Harfitt@asta-uk.com

Lorraine Harfitt is Chief Executive Officer at Asta.

Joining Asta as Head of Risk Assurance in 2013, Lorraine was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in April 2014 with responsibility for the continued development and enhancement of Asta’s successful operating model. Lorraine then moved into the role of Managing Director in early 2021 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in August 2022.

Lorraine has over 30 years’ Lloyd’s market experience working in a number of client management, regulatory and operational roles. Immediately prior to joining Asta, she worked at Lloyd’s itself where she held a number of senior positions and was responsible for leading the implementation of Solvency II across the Lloyd's market.

Lorraine is ACII qualified and completed the Lloyd’s leadership course at London Business School in 2010. In May 2021 she was appointed to the board of the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) and is an active participant in wider market forums and initiatives.

Keith Nevett

Business Development Director
k.nevett@asta-uk.com

Keith Nevett is the Business Development Director at Asta.

Over a twenty six year career with Asta, Keith has been responsible for the Integration and Migration timetable of Asta’s client base and the management of current and prospective client relationships.

Keith has been key to the successful launch of twenty one new Lloyd’s start-ups and eleven syndicate migrations in the last thirteen years and securing their approval from the PRA, FCA and Lloyd’s.

Prior to working in the business development team he worked in a number of operational and project management roles within Asta. In 2006 Keith completed an MBA in project management from Henley Management College.

Julian Tighe

Asta Group Director
j.tighe@asta-uk.com

Julian Tighe is a Group Director at Asta.

In an insurance career spanning 30 years, Julian held senior finance positions in the London Market before joining Asta in 2007.

In a number of senior roles at Asta including COO, CFO and Strategic Acquisitions Director, Julian has gained extensive experience of advising clients on business strategy, planning and helping them launch their insurance businesses.

Julian was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2014 before handing over the reins to Lorraine Harfitt in August 2022. Julian is also a member of the board of Asta Capital Ltd.

As a Group Director Julian focuses on the strategic development of Asta and the wider Davies Insurance Services business.

Simon Norton

Asta Group Director
s.norton@asta-uk.com

Simon Norton is a Group Director at Asta.

Simon has worked in the London Market for over 30 years working in a number of senior underwriting and management positions, including Lloyd’s.

Throughout his career, Simon has gained extensive experience of managing underwriting portfolios, advising on clients’ strategy and helping them deliver their objectives.

Simon was appointed Chief Underwriting Officer in 2014 before handing over the reins to David Jones in 2022. Simon is also a member of the board of Asta Capital Ltd.

As a Group Director Simon focuses on the strategic development of Asta and the wider Davies Insurance Services business.

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If you are interested in entering the Lloyd’s insurance market or are looking to set up an MGA business and would prefer us to contact you, please submit the form below with your details.

     
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