Tom Shipston
Tom manages the UK Wholesale Division of Lloyd’s Broker Tasker & Partners focusing on developing broker relationships, managing the Client Operations department and delivering exceptional customer service. Tom started his career at Tasker & Partners in 2008 following a successful work experience placement within the company. In 2010 Tom joined RK Harrison as a Corporate Broker in the London Market before leaving to run his own company Origin, specialising in UK Property and Casualty business. In 2016 Tasker & Partners acquired Origin’s book of business and Tom returned to the company.
Chris Choat
Chris joined Tasker & Partners in February 2014 with over 25 years experience in the London Market. He has extensive connections as both an underwriter and a broker and specialises in Property Owners and Contractor Risks. Previously Chris worked with another group company, Gresham Underwriting, for 10 years during which time he was responsible for setting up their open-market placing operation.
Sukh Bhens
Sukh joined Tasker & Partners in 2011 as a broker having previously worked for Towergate London Market. Sukh is involved with all open market placements in the Lloyds and London company markets, and assists in the placement of binding authorities and lineslips.
Alan Pattison M.Inst.TT
Alan joined Tasker & Partners in 2011 and helped establish Travel Risk Professionals to expand Tasker’s business into the UK Travel & Tourism sector. Prior to this, Alan had extensive experience as an Underwriter and Commercial Broking Director, giving him over 25 years Insurance Industry experience. Alan specialises in the travel & tourism sector but also places business for corporate and commercial entities, international risks and provides bespoke solutions for difficult or unusual insurance risks.
Alan regularly provides lectures and expert advice at travel industry events and seminars and is a member of the Institute of Travel & Tourism.
Mike Hilder
Specialising in Late Night Leisure, Hospitality and Distressed Businesses, Mike joined Tasker & Partners in 2007 as a Sales Executive in our retail division. Mike also places business for Property Owners, Self Storage, Security Services, Nightclubs, Gentlemen Clubs and Late Night Bars. Prior to Tasker & Partners Mike worked at Martinez & Partners, and before that Churchill Insurance.
Christos Anastasiou
Christos joined Tasker and Partners in September 2016 and deals with niche leisure insurance such as skate parks, lazer tag, children’s soft play centres, go-karting and indoor/outdoor activities in the retail sector. He started his career at FML Insurance as an Account Handler in 2008 and in 2011 he became a New Business Executive. He joined Lloyd’s broker Riva in 2014 where he was responsible for developing and adding new specialisations to the company.
Darren Chick
Darren joined Tasker & Partners in February 2015 bringing with him over 30 years experience in wholesale and retail. He specialises in placing Irish business along with entertainment, film and property and liabilities. Darren has worked closely with Tasker & Partners Dave Taylor in various companies for over 20 years including Stafford Knight, Apex and ESR.
Spike Dolphin
Spike joined Tasker & Partners in 2015 from Gravesend Grammar School in our academy programme after completing A-levels in Biology, Physics and Combined Mathematics. In March 2017 Spike achieved his Cert CII and plans to continue his studies with the CII.