Department: Board

Anthony Allen

Tony Allen joined Clegg Gifford as a Non-Executive Director in December 2018.  He is an industry veteran with experience at every level of an insurance company and broking markets as well as owning and managing several insurance entities with an international footprint.

Written by on 06/15/21

Bernard Thornton

Bernard Thornton was appointed Deputy Chairman in January 2019 having joined Clegg Gifford in April 2018 as a Senior Advisor. Bernard is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales having spent over 30 years as a partner in a top ten firm in various roles from head of audit to finance […]

Written by on 08/08/19

Kelly Lane

Kelly Lane was appointed Operations Director of Clegg Gifford in 2018. She joined CG and Tradex in 2016. Within this time Kelly has successfully achieved a saving of circa £2M after tendering for a new panel of solicitors and made significant salary savings following a successful restructuring exercise.

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Paul Blakeway

Paul Blakeway is the Group Chief Financial Officer at Clegg Gifford. A forward thinker, who has been with Clegg Gifford and Tradex for over 15 years, he oversees the bulk of the Firm’s finances and ensures that the company is kept afloat. Paul worked his way up within Tradex, showing diligence and hard work, moving […]

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Shaun Turner

Shaun Turner is the Underwriting Director at Clegg Gifford. Pragmatic and driven, he oversees the bulk of the Firm’s operations – namely sales, renewals and the on-going customer services in both HQ and branches. As a former rugby captain and coach his leadership style borrows much from the coaching and mentoring aspect of the game.

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Toby Clegg

Toby Clegg was appointed CEO of Clegg Gifford in October 2016. He joined CG in 2007 fresh from leaving the Royal Navy. Toby has served in a number of roles and departments throughout the Company; he started his Clegg Gifford (CG) career as a trainee broker before heading up the opening of CG’s Jersey branch […]

Written by on 08/08/19