Insuring the world of sport and entertainment

“What a difference it makes to talk to someone who talks our language.”

Emma Stenning
Bristol Old Vic

 

Our Team

Our position as a leading insurance broker to the entertainment industry means that we attract high calibre experienced staff with a genuine enthusiasm for the sector. Our clients are at the centre of our business and our staff are key to ensuring that we deliver the high standards of service that is expected.

We work in an interesting, demanding and high pressured environment. The ability and determination to meet deadlines is crucial to all that we do, along with good interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

If you are interested in working at W&P Longreach please send an up to date CV to our general enquiries email address.

Jonathan Ticehurst – Chairman

Jonathan is one of the most experienced sports event insurance experts in the market, and his thirty-five or so years in the business, coupled with his technical background, place Long Reach International at the forefront of specialist risk and insurance advisors to the ever-growing international sports business. Prior to joining Long Reach International in 2003 he led the Sports Division of Windsor Insurance Group for eleven years, and for twenty years prior to that he was a leading international loss adjuster.

James Davies – Managing Director

James has worked in entertainment insurance and risk management since 1994. Until December 2000 he managed the UK Sports and Recreation team at Aon Risk Services Ltd. He was the driving force behind the creation of this new department and pioneered the Aon Sports and Recreation team across Europe. James has worked as Risk Manager/Broker on many international sporting events including the Ryder Cup, FIFA World Cup, many PGA European Tour events and the Athens Olympics. He has also worked as a specialist insurance Risk Manager and Broker to International Management Group and Trans World International. James conceived the Sports, Leisure & Entertainment Captive structure.

Andrew Rudge – Director

With over 20 years experience in the insurance industry initially as an Underwriter and then as a Broker, Andrew has been with W&P for over 8 years.  His primary responsibilities are the servicing and managing of relationships to a wide range of existing and new clients. Additional responsibilities include the firm’s FSA compliance.

Michael Russell – Director

Michael has over 35 years of insurance broking experience and has been a specialist in the arts/media sector for at least half of that time.  He has served on a number of arts boards and is a former Chair of Tron Theatre, Glasgow.  His responsibilities include client management/development and relationships with affinity groups including SOLT/TMA. Michael is a Chartered Insurance Broker and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Contact details for our Broking Team

Name Direct Dial Email
Andy Byrne 020 3463 3902 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Andrew Rudge 020 3463 3903 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Beverley Hewes 020 3463 3904 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Casper Prestidge 020 3463 3921 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Claire Jones 020 3463 3913 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Clifford I Parkinson 020 3463 3905 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Danielle Tucker 020 3463 3906 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dawn Johnstone 020 3463 3918 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Emma Dowling 020 3463 3907 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fiona McCallum 020 3463 3908 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Graham Chandler 020 3463 3909 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
James Davies 020 3463 3910 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jan Lamprecht 020 3463 3911 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jo Taylor 020 3463 3920 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jonathan Ticehurst 020 3463 3912 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lisa Oakley 020 3463 3922 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Michael Russell 020 3463 3914 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Rebecca Webb 020 3463 3915 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Richard Walton 020 3463 3916 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sheryl Harta 020 3463 3917 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it