Meet the Team

Meet the Team

People are our passion. That means our employees as well as our clients.

We know that to provide the finest levels of professional service each individual must possess the right skills to deliver the high standards our clients expect.

Our focus on developing the skills and careers of every individual helps Centor attract people with expertise who care about quality and service throughout the insurance industry.

Our training programmes and feedback ensures that everyone at Centor will continue to develop and improve their skills and knowledge.

Our commitment to our employees has gained external recognition. Centor is an accredited Investor in People (Platinum) employer and has been placed for the 9th consecutive year in the Great Places to Work Awards (small businesses category). Within the insurance sector, we were selected as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Insurance Broking in 2017.

Our team is a key ingredient of the Centor Difference.

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 Directors

Richard Grainger

Corporate Director

  020 7330 8705


Richard has 20 years’ experience in commercial and corporate insurance and has dealt with larger risks including global programmes across a wide range of sectors. He is responsible for dealing with the growth and strategy of the business, as well as insurer relationships. He enjoys golf, music and travelling.

What would your last meal on earth be? 
Veal Milanese with pomodoro pasta.

Favourite film?
Jerry Maguire.

Favourite holiday destination?
Amalfi Coast.

  Richard's Fun Facts

Paul Field, Cert CII

Claims & Support Director

  020 7330 8702


Paul was elevated to the main board of Centor following the management buy-out in 1998, at which time he became a shareholder. He has been providing clients with claims advice and guidance for over 25 years and is passionate in striving to ensure all clients claims are dealt with promptly and fairly by insurers. Outside of work, Paul enjoys keeping fit, watching sports, music, and spending time with his family.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Whitebait to start, steak and chips and homemade lemon meringue pie to finish.

Favourite film?
Pulp Fiction.

Favourite holiday destination?
Maldives.

  Paul's Fun Facts

Kerry Smith, MAAT

Chief Financial Officer

  020 7330 8706


Kerry started working at Centor as Accounts Executive in 1992. She left for a few years in 2003 and returned in 2007 as Financial Controller, which she has enjoyed ever since. She enjoys theatre and live music.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings.

Favourite film?
Oliver!

Favourite holiday destination?
Malta.

  Kerry's Fun Facts

Danielle Williams, Cert CII

Director of Business Operations

  020 7330 8729


Dani started out at Centor in 2013 as an Account Manager and was promoted to Property Division Manager in 2016. Dani has since been promoted to Director of Business Operations. She previously worked in both the business development division of a leading property insurer, and at a national broker. Away from work, Dani is into travelling, books, and walking her dog, Bryn.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Lobster.

Favourite film?
The Imitation Game.

Favourite holiday destination?
Greece.

  Danielle's Fun Facts

Sam Keep, Dip CII

Director of Business Operations

  020 7330 8730


Sam joined Centor in 2006 as a Claims Handler and promoted to Claims Manager in 2013. Sam dedication and hard work has recently seen him promoted to Director of Business Operations. He was a finalist for Young Broker of the Year at the UK Broker Awards in 2012. Outside of work, Sam is an avid follower of the fortunes (or otherwise) of Tottenham Hotspur.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Steak and chips.

Favourite film?
Any of the Star Wars films.

Favourite holiday destination?
Maldives.

  Sam's Fun Facts

 Claims

Paul Field, Cert CII

Claims & Support Director

  020 7330 8702


Paul was elevated to the main board of Centor following the management buy-out in 1998, at which time he became a shareholder. He has been providing clients with claims advice and guidance for over 25 years and is passionate in striving to ensure all clients claims are dealt with promptly and fairly by insurers. Outside of work, Paul enjoys keeping fit, watching sports, music, and spending time with his family.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Whitebait to start, steak and chips and homemade lemon meringue pie to finish.

Favourite film?
Pulp Fiction.

Favourite holiday destination?
Maldives.

  Paul's Fun Facts

Graham Pilcher, CII FIT

Technical Claims Manager

  020 7330 8750


With over 35 years’ experience of working in the insurance sector, Graham is regarded as a safe pair of hands when it comes to handling claims. His experience has been gained from working for the giants of London Lloyds’ Brokerages to boutique, niche broking firms.

When he’s not in charge of claims management, he’s either driving his kids around, or fixing their things. A fixer at home and in the office. He also juggles on the QT…proving he never drops the ball.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Chinese but must include salt & pepper squid

Favourite film?
Stand By Me

Favourite holiday destination?
Florida

  Graham's Fun Facts

Mollie Taylor

Claims Executive

  0207 330 8709


Mollie joins us with over seven years’ experience of working in the industry. She learnt her trade at a local insurance broker, before specialising in claims where she focused primarily on commercial motor fleet.

When she’s not managing the claims process for clients, she likes nothing better than going for cocktails with her friends, and asking the barman for her favourite tipple… Pornstar Martini.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Anything Italian

Favourite film?
Think like a Man

Favourite holiday destination?
New York

  Mollie 's Fun Facts

Sharon Kelly, Cert CII

Senior Claims Executive

  020 7330 8711


Sharon works in the claims team and celebrates 25 years at Centor this year. During that time she has been instrumental in the development of some of our bespoke IT systems and dealing with a multitude of challenging claims. She enjoys the theatre and listening to music.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Pie and mash with liquor.

Favourite film?
Love Actually.

Favourite holiday destination?
Kefalonia.

  Sharon's Fun Facts

 Risk Management

Keith Marlow

Keith Marlow, Dip CII, Tech IOSH, CBCI

Risk Management Division Manager

  020 7256 7300


Keith has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, specialising in client-facing risk management. He joins Centor as the head of our new Risk Management Division, which he has been tasked with setting up. In his spare time, Keith enjoys home brewing and the odd game of golf.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Beef Wellington

Favourite film?
Leon

Favourite holiday destination?
Key West

  Keith's Fun Facts

 Commercial

Yvette Payne, Cert CII

Associate Director and Commercial Division Manager

  020 7330 8735


Yvette has worked in insurance for over 20 years, initially working for one of the UK’s leading insurers, before moving into broking. She joined Centor in 2003 and looks after a portfolio of large commercial clients, including several national charities. In her spare time, she loves live music and world cinema.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Moules marinière with crusty bread.

Favourite film?
Pan’s Labyrinth.

Favourite holiday destination?
Thailand.

  Yvette's Fun Facts

Richard Rouse, ACII Chartered Insurance Broker

Account Manager

  020 7330 8734


Raised in Australia, Richard moved to the UK in the 80s. He has worked in insurance for over 30 years, the last 12 of those at Centor. In his spare time, he enjoys music, photography, and following the fortunes of both Arsenal and the Australian Rules team, West Coast Eagles.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Five Guys.

Favourite movie?
Pulp Fiction.

Favourite holiday destination?
California.

  Richard's Fun Facts

Ian Weatherley, ACII

Account Manager

  020 7330 8707


You could call Ian a safe pair of hands as he has nearly 40 years of experience working in insurance. He’s done everything from placing brokerage to account management, for some of the largest names in the broking world, including Marsh & Gallagher.

He has advised various clients, across a variety of sectors, on their risk management requirements.  From helping large charities, to wholesalers, to construction companies, there’s not much he doesn’t know about insurance. You could ask him anything about insurance and he’ll probably know the answer.

And when he’s not working, he’s teaching or practising karate as 5th Dan black belt in karate – he’s our very own Mr Miyagi.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Lamb Pathia

Favourite movie?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Favourite holiday destination?
Goa

  Ian's Fun Facts

Andy Hogan, Dip CII

Account Manager

  020 7330 8748


Next year will see Andy celebrate 20 years in the industry, eight of which he gained whilst working at Centor previously (2013 – 2021).  His experience spans a diverse range of sectors including food, manufacturing, retail, construction and technology and is underpinned by his Dip CII which he gained in 2021.

Outside of work he’s a keen Kung Fu enthusiast and performed at the opening ceremony for the Shangrila Hotel at the Shard. In recent years, fatherhood has seen him swap his Kung Fu skills for tea making duties at his young daughter’s teddy bear picnics – which has to be a good use of risk management.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Rib Eye Steak, with lobster,  if feeling particularly decadent!

Favourite movie?
Any 90s action films, due to the nostalgia, or something more recent by Christopher Nolan.

Favourite holiday destination?
Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada

  Andy's Fun Facts

Erica Feasey

Account Manager

  020 7330 8703


Erica has been in the industry for over 25 years, and has been at Centor for 20 of these. Over the years she has been promoted from account administrator to account manager, and is responsible for helping our clients with their commercial insurance requirements.

She was also our ‘fun officer’ for nearly ten years and was responsible for rousing the troops to raise money for our charitable endeavours. In 2022, Erica left Centor to spend more time with her young family, however we’re glad that we changed her mind and she is now back working with the Commercial Division again. We just have to persuade her to become our fun officer again!

What would your last meal on earth be?
Roast dinner

Favourite movie?
The Notebook

Favourite holiday destination?
Byron Bay, Australia

  Erica's Fun Facts

Rhys Williams, Cert CII

Account Manager

  020 7330 8759


Rhys joined Centor in 2015 as a trainee administrator and is now an Account Manager. He has developed his own book of clients and specialises in construction. He loves socialising, good music and good food.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Dad’s Christmas Dinner.

Favourite movie?
The Blues Brothers

Favourite holiday destination?
Florida

 

 

  Rhys's Fun Facts

Steve Cottle

Account Executive

  020 7256 8741


Steve has worked in the insurance sector for over seven years, where the majority of his experience was gained working for some of the biggest names in the industry. He is a specialist in the property and commercial sector.

When he’s not working, you’ll find him playing football with friends, training in the boxing gym , or trying out new recipes in the kitchen for his wife and young family.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Ribeye steak, medium rare, with king prawn cooked in a garlic butter

Favourite movie?
Robin Hood prince of Thieves/ Goodfellas

Favourite holiday destination?
Thailand

  Steve's Fun Facts

Edward Hill

Account Executive

  020 7330 8743


Edward Hill joins Centor with over twelve years’ experience in the insurance industry. During that time he has worked for both local insurance brokers, and larger city firms.

Although he began his career working with Private Clients, he has spent the majority of his career focusing on the insurance needs of Commercial clients.

Outside of work, Edward likes to spend time with his young family and socialising with friends. He’s also a self-confessed shopaholic so you’ll recognise him as he’ll be the best dressed person in the room.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Curry

Favourite film?
Shawshank Redemption

Favourite holiday destination?
Venice

  Edward's Fun Facts

Tina Lungu

Account Handler


Tina joined Centor in 2018 as Commercial team administrator, but was quickly promoted to Account Handler looking after our construction clients.  Before this, she ran her own mining procurement company in Zambia and also worked for the British Society of Dermatological Surgery where her business administration qualifications were put to good use.

She is also a keen fitness enthusiast, and recently started her own online fitness business in her spare time.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Any traditional Zambian meal

Favourite film?
Trading Places.

Favourite holiday destination?
Livingstone (Zambia).

  Tina's Fun Facts

Madeleine Barlow

Account Manager

  020 7330 8717


Madeleine joined the insurance industry back in 2008, working as an account handler for a small independent local broker. After several years, Madeleine moved to a City broker, where she worked as an Account Executive looking after key commercial clients.

In her spare time, Madeleine enjoys participating in running events, travelling and socialising with friends.

What would your last meal on earth be?

Sausage and Mash

Favourite film?

PS I Love You

Favourite holiday destination?

Barbados

  Madeleine's Fun Facts

Gary Sharpe, Dip CII

Account Manager

  020 7330 8753


Gary has worked in insurance for over 25 years, starting his career at the (then) largest independent broker in the North West of England. He moved to London several years ago, taking a position with a large commercial brokerage based in Kent; and prior to joining Centor worked as a broker and delegated authority underwriter at a national Lloyd’s wholesale broker. He loves travelling, reading and music – in particular heavy metal and prog rock.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Anything from the menu at Ristorante da Nello al Montegrappa, Bologna.

Favourite film?
Grosse Point Blank.

Favourite holiday destination?
I’m not sure I’ve found it yet, but Berlin in the meantime.

  Gary's Fun Facts

Charlotte Crisp, Dip CII, BA (Hons)

Assistant Account Executive

  0207 330 8712


Charlotte joined Centor as an administrator for the Property team in 2017 and quickly moved her way up to the role of Account Handler by 2020. She honed her broking skills looking after two of the team’s largest property portfolios, as well as numerous individual clients. This has given her valuable experience in building client relationships and managing policy life cycles. As of May 2022 she has moved across to Centor’s Commercial team where she is hoping to build on her technical knowledge and continue to progress her career.

Alongside her day to day work, Charlotte has worked tirelessly to build her knowledge base and now holds the Chartered Insurance Institute Diploma in Insurance.

In her spare time, Charlotte enjoys playing hockey, reading and travelling.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Steak with Béarnaise sauce and lots of fresh veg.

Favourite film?
Alien Vs. Predator

Favourite holiday destination?
Corfu.

  Charlotte's Fun Facts

 Property

Alison Field, Cert CII

Property Division Manager

  020 7330 8737


Having completed a business studies diploma, Alison joined Centor in 2007 as an Administrator. She soon progressed to an Account Executive role, building a portfolio of clients. In 2018, Alison was promoted to the role of Assistant Manager followed by her promotion to Property Manager in 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, keeping fit, and horse riding

What would your last meal on earth be?
Fish and chips.

Favourite film?
Elf.

Favourite holiday destination?
New York.

  Alison's Fun Facts

Holly Arnold, Cert CII

Account Manager

  020 7330 8732


Holly joined Centor in 2008 after working for three and a half years as a property account executive for a large national broker. Holly’s key responsibilities include the growth of existing accounts and the development of client relationships. Outside of work Holly enjoys following Moto GP and Tottenham Hotspur, camping and spending time with her son.

 

What would your last meal on earth be?
Curry.

Favourite film?
Elf.

Favourite holiday destination?
South of France.

  Holly's Fun Facts

Elise Day, Cert CII

Account Manager

  0207 330 8727


Elise joined the property team in 2016 with three years’ experience working as an Account Handler at a national insurance company. In 2020 Elise was promoted to Account Manager. She grew up in Spain but sat her GCSEs and A levels in the UK, and started her insurance career aged 18. She enjoys travelling, socialising and horse riding.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Lobster with Mac n Cheese

Favourite film?
P.S. I love you

Favourite holiday destination?
Caribbean.

  Elise's Fun Facts

Kirsty Black, Cert CII

Account Manager

  0207 330 8723


Kirsty started working in the insurance industry in 2006. Prior to joining Centor, she was an underwriter in the property owners area for both an insurer and a managing general agent. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, cooking, live music and arts & crafts.

What would your last meal on earth be?

Macaroni cheese.

Favourite film?

Man on Fire.

Favourite holiday destination?

Italy.

  Kirsty's Fun Facts

Faye Edwards, Cert CII

Account Executive

  020 7330 8747


Faye has worked in the insurance sector for over a decade; beginning her career at an insurance company, and then moving to the brokerage side of the industry, where she worked for a boutique brokerage for seven years. Together they gave her an invaluable, holistic insight into how the industry works.

Faye joined Centor in August 2020, and has put her Chartered Insurance Institute – Certificate in Insurance to good use as an account executive in our property division.

When not helping clients, she enjoys good food, the gym and socialising with friends and family.

What would your last meal on earth be?

Beef Wellington with Dauphinoise Potatoes

Favourite film?

Pocahontas

Favourite holiday destination?

Rio de Janeiro (specifically Ipanema beach)

  Faye's Fun Facts

Paul Fellows, Cert CII

Account Manager

  020 7330 8751


For nearly a decade, Paul has worked in insurance. From underwriting to working for some of the largest broking names in the industry he has gained an understanding of insurance from different perspectives and worked in most sectors from Private Clients to Property. He also holds the Cert CII. We therefore think of him as a safe pair of hands for our clients.

He also likes nothing more than playing golf, supporting his beloved Chelsea or riding his motorbike along country lanes at the weekend. Which we think is risk management at its highest form!

What would your last meal on earth be?

Seafood linguine

Favourite film?

Inception

Favourite holiday destination?

Crete or Marbella

  Paul's Fun Facts

Edward Adams

Account Executive

  020 3857 9616


After graduating in History and Politics from the University of Winchester in 2014, Edward began his career at an independent broker in 2020 where he gained a general grounding in insurance.  He now joins Centor with over three years’ experience in the industry. He has also achieved his IF1 and is working towards completing his Cert CII soon.

Away from his work, he’s an avid reader and gamer, and has recently taken up rifle shooting. He is also a seasoned traveller and loves nothing more than setting off to sunnier climes.

What would your last meal on earth be?

Italian cuisine

Favourite film?

Empire Strikes Back

Favourite holiday destination?

New Orleans

  Edward's Fun Facts

Freya Bowden

Administrator

  020 7330 8713


 

After joining us for work experience in 2019, whilst studying for her A-levels, Freya now provides our Property team seamless admin support to make sure they have all they need.

Away from her work, she likes to travel, and hopes to do more in the future.

What would your last meal on earth be?

Chinese take-away

Favourite film?

Hairspray

Favourite holiday destination?

Gran Canaria

  Freya's Fun Facts

Toni McFadden

Account Handler

  020 7330 8744


After completing her A levels and a NVQ level 3 in Business Administration, Toni began her career working in Public Liability and Commercial insurance for national brokerages. She now imparts her knowledge to our clients in the Property Division, where she works as an Account Handler.
When she’s not helping our clients manage their risk, she enjoys taking her dog for long walks, and dreaming about her next holiday to sunnier climes.

What would your last meal on earth be?

Chinese take-away

Favourite film?

Mamma Mia!

Favourite holiday destination?

Barbados

 

  Toni's Fun Facts

Ben Kell

Account Handler

  020 7256 7300


Ben has come from a regional brokerage where he completed his Cert CII and gained a distinction is his apprenticeship.

When he is not in the office with the property team he is being a self-proclaimed ‘health freak’. Being heavily involved in the gym and playing hockey and even gets more adventurous abroad with his skiing holidays and paragliding in Turkey.

What would your last meal on earth be?

Spaghetti Carbonara

Favourite film?

Transformers

Favourite holiday destination?

Skiing in the Swiss Alps

 

 

  Ben's Fun Facts
Eleanor Howard

Eleanor Howard, Cert CII

Account Executive

  020 7330 8728


Eleanor started working in the insurance industry in 2013. Prior to joining Centor, she worked for a high street insurance broker, dealing with a range of different policy types. Eleanor is currently working towards her CII accreditation. In her spare time, Eleanor enjoys travelling and socialising with family and friends.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Anything Italian.

Favourite film?
Big.

Favourite holiday destination?
Croatia.

  Eleanor's Fun Facts

Nicole Amos

Assistant Account Handler

  020 7256 7300


Nicole has joined the Property team as our new Assistant Account Handler.

Nicole graduated in 2023 from Wofford College University in South Carolina where she achieved her BA (Hons) Degree in Business Economics.

She had previously worked for a major insurer.

On her time off you will either find her on the golf field or at brunch with her friends.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Curry

Favourite film?
Harry Potter

Favourite holiday destination?
Centre Parcs

  Nicole's Fun Facts

 Employee Benefits

Will Owen, Cert CII

Account Manager

  020 7330 8724


Will joined the Employee Benefits team in 2016 after studying business, sport, media and English at secondary school. He loves tennis, cricket and following West Ham United. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and family.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Chicken tikka masala, pilau rice and garlic naan.

Favourite film?
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Favourite holiday destination?
Sri Lanka.

  Will's Fun Facts

Lorrae Snowdon

Account Handler

  020 7330 8746


Lorrae has over 35 years’ experience working in the financial industry, and nearly half of that time has been spent working in the Employee Benefits sector. Working for a variety of names including UBS, Deutsche, ING, Axa Healthcare and more recently Corinthian Benefits Consulting she’s a safe pair of hands when it comes to arranging benefits for employees.

When she’s not helping clients she’s a busy mum, a fitness fanatic and a Kindle obsessive – she’s even been known to read her Kindle while brushing her teeth….now that’s got to be a good read!

What would your last meal on earth be?
Fillet Steak (medium rare) and chips

Favourite film?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Favourite holiday destination?
Dominican Republic

  Lorrae's Fun Facts

Ryan Wilkins, Cert CII

Account Manager

  0203 857 9614


With over 10 years of insurance sector experience gained at some of the biggest names in the industry (Unum, Prudential and Mercer) Ryan is considered a safe pair of hands in regards to Employee Benefits. His knowledge base includes risk and healthcare consultancy and is underpinned by his Cert CII. He is currently working towards his DipPFS and intends to become Chartered in the future.

When he’s not at work he’s a keen rugby player and football fan. He can often be found supporting his beloved football team across Europe which may be where his love for cooking European food comes from and his attempts to grasp the Spanish language – Dos Cervezas, por favor being a well used phrase.

What would your last meal on earth be?
boeuf en daube Provençale

Favourite film?
12 Monkeys

Favourite holiday destination?
Driving the Garden Route in South Africa

  Ryan's Fun Facts

 Private Clients

Ricky Downs

Ricky Downs

Private Clients Manager

  020 7330 8725


Ricky has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry and joined Centor in 2019 to head up our Private Client division. Away from insurance, Ricky enjoys running ultra-marathons and going to music festivals.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Pie and Mash with Liquor

Favourite film?
Raging Bull

Favourite holiday destination?
Marrakech

  Ricky's Fun Facts

Charlotte Knott, Cert CII

Account Executive

  020 7330 8726


Charlotte started her career as a receptionist at a family-run insurance broker in Bromley, where she worked her way up to Account Executive in personal lines insurance. She joined Centor in 2016. Outside of work, she loves baking, going to the cinema and socialising.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Garlic flatbread, fillet steak with creamy mash and hot chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.

Favourite film?
Beaches.

Favourite holiday destination?
Puerto Pollensa.

  Charlotte's Fun Facts

Casey Gillett, Bsc (Hons) Dipp CII

Account Executive

  020 7330 8733


After graduating, Casey began her insurance career at Centor back in 2017 where she gained experience in Claims and Private Clients. After a brief hiatus at a large brokerage, she is now back working for our Private Clients’ division again where she is able to put her experience to good use.

Outside of work, she loves to discover her local countryside on long walks, but if the weather is inclement you’ll find her either at the gym or at a bottomless brunch with friends.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Chicken Fajitas and Nachos

Favourite film?
Point break

Favourite holiday destination?
Ibiza

 

  Casey 's Fun Facts

Lois Hudson-Smith

Account Executive

  020 7330 8733


Lois joins Centor with over seven years of experience in the industry where she honed her skills of working with Private Clients for the NFUM, Howdens and Knight Frank. Before this, she held a management position in retail banking.

When she’s not working, Lois spends her time with her nephew Albert and preparing for the birth of her little girl who is due this summer!

What would your last meal on earth be?
Chicken Katsu Curry (with no Pickles) from Japanese Canteen and a glass bottle of full fat Coke

Favourite film?
Disney’s Little Mermaid

Favourite holiday destination?
Amsterdam

  Lois's Fun Facts

 Compliance

Oriel Gavin, Dip CII

Associate Director and Compliance Manager

  020 7330 8714


Oriel joined Centor in 1999 as an Account Executive in the Commercial department and has since risen through the ranks to Associate Director and head of our Compliance team. She is a wine buff, keen interior designer, and mother of one.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Lasagne and chips.

Favourite film?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Favourite holiday destination? 
Miami.

  Oriel's Fun Facts

Rebecca Brown, Cert CII

Compliance Technician

  0207 330 8719


Rebecca has worked in insurance since 2004. She started out in broking/claims management and then for the last eight years worked as a property and commercial underwriter. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the gym, bike-riding and jewellery-making.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Curry.

Favourite film?
Forrest Gump.

Favourite holiday destination? 
Cuba.

  Rebecca's Fun Facts

 Accounts

Kerry Smith, MAAT

Chief Financial Officer

  020 7330 8706


Kerry started working at Centor as Accounts Executive in 1992. She left for a few years in 2003 and returned in 2007 as Financial Controller, which she has enjoyed ever since. She enjoys theatre and live music.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings.

Favourite film?
Oliver!

Favourite holiday destination?
Malta.

  Kerry's Fun Facts

Tracey Ives, AAT

Associate Director and Accounts Manager

  020 7330 8701


Tracey joined Centor in 1992 as IBA Accounts clerk. After two short periods working away from Centor, she returned once more as Accounts Manager. Tracey was recognised by the UK Broker Awards in 2013 as their very first Unsung Hero of the year for her dedication to her work, charity and her family. She enjoys music, film and fundraising for Save The Children.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Mum’s roast dinner.

Favourite film?
Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Favourite holiday destination?
New York.

  Tracey's Fun Facts

Vanita Kanbi

Accounts Executive

  020 7330 8704


Vanita joined Centor in 2005 as an IBA Accounts Assistant, bringing with her over five years of insurance accounts experience. She also worked in a range of accounts positions for six months in Australia while on her travels. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping fit, watching movies and experimenting with recipes from around the world.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Vegetarian curry.

Favourite film?
Little Miss Sunshine.

Favourite holiday destination?
Australia.

  Vanita's Fun Facts

Connor McTernan

Accounts Executive

  0207 330 8704


Having always enjoyed working with numbers, Connor studied the AAT Accounting qualification in addition to a payroll qualification at college. He joined Centor in October 2017 as Accounts Assistant, which involves accounting for money received, making payments by cheque and BACS, updating spreadsheets and general ad hoc tasks. Before this, he was a duty manager at a sports and social club. In his spare time he enjoys socialising with friends, fishing and going to the gym.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Probably curry.

Favourite film?
Snatch.

Favourite holiday destination?
Portugal.

  Connor's Fun Facts

 Support Services

Connie Burke

Business Support Manager

  020 7330 8715


After many years spent working in project management, online marketing and recruitment, Connie joined Centor in 2011 and since implemented a number of successful new systems. Connie enjoys looking after her daughter, and in her spare time loves scuba-diving, rock climbing and numerous other outdoor pursuits.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Fish and chips.

Favourite film?
Scary Movie.

Favourite holiday destination?
Tenerife.

  Connie's Fun Facts

Frankie Kelley

Junior Claims Account Handler

  020 7330 8746


Before Frankie joined Centor, she worked in Southern Spain for an Insurance firm, and this whet her appetite to continue her career in insurance when she arrived back in London.

Frankie juggles her time between supporting our claims division as a junior claims account handler and also helps the other Centor divisions with their admin support too.

She’s also worked in the fashion industry, and when she’s not working, she’s a dedicated follower of fashion, planning her next trip to far flung places or being a social butterfly.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Cacio e Pepe

Favourite film?
Life of Brian

Favourite holiday destination?
the Caribbean generally but Trinidad and Tobago in particular.

  Frankie's Fun Facts

Rosheen Venables, BA (Hons)

Head of Marketing

  020 7330 8720


After graduating, Rosheen began her B2B marketing career working for an investment bank, here and in Australia, before working in music publishing, professional services, and the legal sector. She joins Centor with over fifteen years of experience and manages the positioning of Centor through various marketing initiatives. When she’s not thinking out of the box for our next marketing campaign, she can be found running half marathons or planning her next holiday. Sometimes both at the same time.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Thai Green Curry

Favourite film?
ET

Favourite holiday destination?

San Francisco

  Rosheen's Fun Facts

Chloe Woodhead, Chartered MCIPD

HR Manager

  0207 330 8721


Chloe joined Centor in 2017 as HR Manager. Chloe joins us from a learning trust, where she was an HR Policy Adviser and prior to that was at the Association of British Insurers as an HR Adviser for 10 years. Chloe has two young daughters and enjoys music, films and running to keep fit.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Fish and chips.

Favourite film?
Dirty Dancing.

Favourite holiday destination?
Anywhere sunny!

  Chloe's Fun Facts

Lucy Sheppard

Office Support Assistant

  020 7256 7300


At Centor, Lucy is our Office Support Assistant. She helps keep the teams well organised, whilst also making our clients feel comfortable when they arrive at our office. Before working in insurance, Lucy worked in the service/retail service which may explain why she is a natural at client service.

When she is not keeping things run smoothly at work; she loves fashion, meeting friends and travelling.

What would your last meal on earth be?
Creamy Pasta

Favourite film?
A star is born

Favourite holiday destination?
Hawaii

  Lucy's Fun Facts