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Meet Our Team

We firmly believe that our team members are our most valuable asset. Our people are at the heart of the quality of the service we provide to our clients, and investing in their continuous development is a significant business priority here at Pound Gates.

We are committed to being a ‘Great Place to Work’ where all our people feel valued, involved, inspired, rewarded and supported to develop and grow.

Craig Albon

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Craig’s career in commercial insurance claims spans over 30 years. During that time he has worked for insurers, loss adjusters and brokers, giving him a unique insight into all areas of the claims process. Craig holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. He has a particular specialism in property and liability claims, but has a broad knowledge of all areas of commercial insurance claims. Craig joined Pound Gates in May 2014. He prides himself on not taking ‘no’ for an answer and in getting the best possible outcome for our clients.

Craig Albon

Craig Albon

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Craig’s career in commercial insurance claims spans over 30 years. During that time he has worked for insurers, loss adjusters and brokers, giving him a unique insight into all areas of the claims process. Craig holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. He has a particular specialism in property and liability claims, but has a broad knowledge of all areas of commercial insurance claims. Craig joined Pound Gates in May 2014. He prides himself on not taking ‘no’ for an answer and in getting the best possible outcome for our clients.

CERT CII
Claims Technician

Helen Baker

CERT CII

Client Executive

Helen has worked in the insurance industry since 2009 and has experience in both the Removals and Storage sector as well as General Insurance. Helen holds the Certificate of Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. Helen has been married since 2008 and enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys walking with her husband and daughter. Helen has a passion for Zumba, Take That, cricket and the NFL, her favourite team being the Tennessee Titans.

Helen Baker

Helen Baker

CERT CII

Client Executive

Helen has worked in the insurance industry since 2009 and has experience in both the Removals and Storage sector as well as General Insurance. Helen holds the Certificate of Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. Helen has been married since 2008 and enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys walking with her husband and daughter. Helen has a passion for Zumba, Take That, cricket and the NFL, her favourite team being the Tennessee Titans.

CERT CII
Client Executive

Ally Bath

BA(Hons), Assoc CIPD

HR & Facilities Manager

Ally has worked in Human Resources since graduating in 2005. Prior joining Pound Gates in 2012, Ally worked in various HR generalist and graduate recruitment roles for a global insurance broker. With responsibility for managing the HR approach across the Pound Gates group of companies as well as the facilities services across all our locations, Ally is an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development with a qualification in Human Resources Management. Outside of work Ally enjoys spending time with her fur-babies, reading and travelling as often as time and funds allow!

Ally Bath

Ally Bath

BA(Hons), Assoc CIPD

HR & Facilities Manager

Ally has worked in Human Resources since graduating in 2005. Prior joining Pound Gates in 2012, Ally worked in various HR generalist and graduate recruitment roles for a global insurance broker. With responsibility for managing the HR approach across the Pound Gates group of companies as well as the facilities services across all our locations, Ally is an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development with a qualification in Human Resources Management. Outside of work Ally enjoys spending time with her fur-babies, reading and travelling as often as time and funds allow!

BA(Hons), Assoc CIPD
HR & Facilities Manager

Lorane Boast

Cert CII

Client Executive

Lorane joined Pound Gates in 2022, as a Client Executive to manage a portfolio of clients. She previously worked at Pound Gates between 2003 and 2005 as an Underwriter, and took a break to raise a family. She is a season ticket holder at Ipswich Town Football Club and enjoys socialising with family and friends, and going for long walks with her two dogs.

Lorane Boast

Lorane Boast

Cert CII

Client Executive

Lorane joined Pound Gates in 2022, as a Client Executive to manage a portfolio of clients. She previously worked at Pound Gates between 2003 and 2005 as an Underwriter, and took a break to raise a family. She is a season ticket holder at Ipswich Town Football Club and enjoys socialising with family and friends, and going for long walks with her two dogs.

Cert CII
Client Executive

Sarah Beard

Client Executive

Sarah joined Pound Gates in 2025, bringing 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, where she worked with a range of businesses to ensure they had the right insurance for their needs. Sarah is passionate about creating a positive customer experience and always strives to deliver excellent service. Prior to her career in insurance, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry and loves getting back into the kitchen to try new recipes. She also enjoys long walks and spending time with her family.

Sarah Beard

Sarah Beard

Client Executive

Sarah joined Pound Gates in 2025, bringing 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, where she worked with a range of businesses to ensure they had the right insurance for their needs. Sarah is passionate about creating a positive customer experience and always strives to deliver excellent service. Prior to her career in insurance, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry and loves getting back into the kitchen to try new recipes. She also enjoys long walks and spending time with her family.

Client Executive

Christine Bond

Marketing Manager

Christine joined Pound Gates in June 2018 and works across all of the company’s businesses, including its charity, The Soma Leo Foundation. With over 25 years of marketing experience across a variety of industries, Christine has developed a broad expertise that spans everything from strategy to hands-on implementation, including digital and traditional media. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, beach walkies with her dog, practicing yoga and spending time with her family.

Christine Bond

Christine Bond

Marketing Manager

Christine joined Pound Gates in June 2018 and works across all of the company’s businesses, including its charity, The Soma Leo Foundation. With over 25 years of marketing experience across a variety of industries, Christine has developed a broad expertise that spans everything from strategy to hands-on implementation, including digital and traditional media. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, beach walkies with her dog, practicing yoga and spending time with her family.

Marketing Manager
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Harry Butler

Dip CII

Relationship Manager

Harry joined Pound Gates in 2024 after five years in the industry. He holds the Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute. He is very customer focused and enjoys building strong relationships with his clients. Outside of work, Harry enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and supporting his team, Ipswich Town Football Club.

Harry Butler

Harry Butler

Dip CII

Relationship Manager

Harry joined Pound Gates in 2024 after five years in the industry. He holds the Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute. He is very customer focused and enjoys building strong relationships with his clients. Outside of work, Harry enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and supporting his team, Ipswich Town Football Club.

Dip CII
Relationship Manager

Kevin Collins

BA MEconSc, ACII

Managing Director

Kevin graduated from University College Dublin in 1989 with a Masters Degree in Economics. He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute having started his professional career with a major insurance company. Kevin joined the business in 2000 and led the management buy-out in 2002. He is proud of the accreditations the business holds, but more important than these quality badges is the client feedback and testimonials we receive. Kevin is delighted our clients see our business as an important partner in the success of their businesses.

Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins

BA MEconSc, ACII

Managing Director

Kevin graduated from University College Dublin in 1989 with a Masters Degree in Economics. He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute having started his professional career with a major insurance company. Kevin joined the business in 2000 and led the management buy-out in 2002. He is proud of the accreditations the business holds, but more important than these quality badges is the client feedback and testimonials we receive. Kevin is delighted our clients see our business as an important partner in the success of their businesses.

BA MEconSc, ACII
Managing Director

Liz Daniels

CERT CII

Client Executive

Liz joined Pound Gates in 2023 as a Client Executive to manage a portfolio of clients. She has worked for insurance companies and insurance brokers in Ipswich since 1983 and is very customer focused, using her experience to assist clients. Liz holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. She enjoys gardening, reading and socialising with friends.

Liz Daniels

Liz Daniels

CERT CII

Client Executive

Liz joined Pound Gates in 2023 as a Client Executive to manage a portfolio of clients. She has worked for insurance companies and insurance brokers in Ipswich since 1983 and is very customer focused, using her experience to assist clients. Liz holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. She enjoys gardening, reading and socialising with friends.

CERT CII
Client Executive

Sian Drennhaus

CERT CII

Senior Underwriter

Sian has over 30 years insurance experience, having joined Pound Gates as a trainee in 1994. She joined the nursery team in 1995 and is now the team’s lead underwriter. Sian is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds the Certificate of Insurance.

Sian is married with two children, both of which attended nursery from 10 months old when she returned to work. Sian feels that having had two children at nursery gives her a good understanding and insight of the sector to help her daily in her job. Sian is a Qualified Mental Health First Aider and enjoys spending time with her family and walking.

Sian Drennhaus

Sian Drennhaus

CERT CII

Senior Underwriter

Sian has over 30 years insurance experience, having joined Pound Gates as a trainee in 1994. She joined the nursery team in 1995 and is now the team’s lead underwriter. Sian is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds the Certificate of Insurance.

Sian is married with two children, both of which attended nursery from 10 months old when she returned to work. Sian feels that having had two children at nursery gives her a good understanding and insight of the sector to help her daily in her job. Sian is a Qualified Mental Health First Aider and enjoys spending time with her family and walking.

CERT CII
Senior Underwriter
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Joanne Foulger

ACII

Client Executive

Joanne joined Pound Gates in 2023 as a Client Executive to manage a portfolio of clients.

Joanne started her insurance career at GRE as a commercial underwriter. She moved onto General Accident, which via various mergers became Aviva, where she had several roles within the commercial team, including underwriter, team manager, project manager, commercial manager and on-site underwriter working within brokers’ offices. After 27 years working in commercial underwriting with insurers, she moved into broking, and has been working in the general insurance market since 2012 supporting clients with their insurance needs.

Joanne is married and lives in Felixstowe. She enjoys travelling and visiting interesting places. Joanne is an ITFC supporter.

Joanne Foulger

Joanne Foulger

ACII

Client Executive

Joanne joined Pound Gates in 2023 as a Client Executive to manage a portfolio of clients.

Joanne started her insurance career at GRE as a commercial underwriter. She moved onto General Accident, which via various mergers became Aviva, where she had several roles within the commercial team, including underwriter, team manager, project manager, commercial manager and on-site underwriter working within brokers’ offices. After 27 years working in commercial underwriting with insurers, she moved into broking, and has been working in the general insurance market since 2012 supporting clients with their insurance needs.

Joanne is married and lives in Felixstowe. She enjoys travelling and visiting interesting places. Joanne is an ITFC supporter.

ACII
Client Executive

Angie Gleen

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Angie has worked in commercial insurance for over 20 years, always within the broking environment. Angie’s particular area of expertise is managing claims in the removals and self-storage sectors, but she also has a very broad knowledge of all areas of commercial insurance claims. Angie holds the Certificate in Insurance qualification and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Angie Gleen

Angie Gleen

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Angie has worked in commercial insurance for over 20 years, always within the broking environment. Angie’s particular area of expertise is managing claims in the removals and self-storage sectors, but she also has a very broad knowledge of all areas of commercial insurance claims. Angie holds the Certificate in Insurance qualification and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

CERT CII
Claims Technician

Vivienne Gray

CERT CII

Client Executive

Viv has spent many years within the broking insurance industry having joined Pound Gates in June 2005. Viv takes pride on giving excellent service and advice to her numerous clients. She holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. Viv has three grown up children and five grandchildren and in her spare time socialises with her family and friends. Viv is a keen traveller and enjoys holidaying abroad and has visited numerous countries. Viv also follows Ipswich Town Football Club and attends games both at home and away.

Vivienne Gray

Vivienne Gray

CERT CII

Client Executive

Viv has spent many years within the broking insurance industry having joined Pound Gates in June 2005. Viv takes pride on giving excellent service and advice to her numerous clients. She holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. Viv has three grown up children and five grandchildren and in her spare time socialises with her family and friends. Viv is a keen traveller and enjoys holidaying abroad and has visited numerous countries. Viv also follows Ipswich Town Football Club and attends games both at home and away.

CERT CII
Client Executive

Jonathan Hammond

Broking Manager

Jonathan (Jon) has over 25 years of commercial insurance market knowledge and people management experience, and re-joined Pound Gates in 2023 after a 23 year absence. Jon leads our Client Servicing team and is responsible for quality and service delivery. He is a very customer and team focussed individual and believes in a collaborative approach to provide the best possible journey for the client. Jon is a family man and relaxes by supporting his local beloved Ipswich Town Football Club.

Jonathan Hammond

Jonathan Hammond

Broking Manager

Jonathan (Jon) has over 25 years of commercial insurance market knowledge and people management experience, and re-joined Pound Gates in 2023 after a 23 year absence. Jon leads our Client Servicing team and is responsible for quality and service delivery. He is a very customer and team focussed individual and believes in a collaborative approach to provide the best possible journey for the client. Jon is a family man and relaxes by supporting his local beloved Ipswich Town Football Club.

Broking Manager

Darren Henry

Operations Manager

Darren has worked in the regulated financial arena for the last 25 years and has a wealth of operations, people development and process improvement experience. Moving from banking to insurance in 2010, Darren has worked with Equity Direct, Willis Towers Watson and Towergate Insurance and spent the last two years, before joining Pound Gates in 2024, managing motor claims operations at Davies Group. Darren is passionate about putting client outcomes first and feels that engagement and collaboration are the secret to success when driving operational excellence. Darren is married with two children and enjoys family holidays as well as relaxing at home.

Darren Henry

Darren Henry

Operations Manager

Darren has worked in the regulated financial arena for the last 25 years and has a wealth of operations, people development and process improvement experience. Moving from banking to insurance in 2010, Darren has worked with Equity Direct, Willis Towers Watson and Towergate Insurance and spent the last two years, before joining Pound Gates in 2024, managing motor claims operations at Davies Group. Darren is passionate about putting client outcomes first and feels that engagement and collaboration are the secret to success when driving operational excellence. Darren is married with two children and enjoys family holidays as well as relaxing at home.

Operations Manager

Sophie Hewings

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Sophie joined Pound Gates in 2001. She is highly proficient in all areas of commercial claims and has a particular specialism in managing claims in the removals and self-storage sectors. Sophie holds the Certificate in Insurance qualification and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Sophie Hewings

Sophie Hewings

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Sophie joined Pound Gates in 2001. She is highly proficient in all areas of commercial claims and has a particular specialism in managing claims in the removals and self-storage sectors. Sophie holds the Certificate in Insurance qualification and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

CERT CII
Claims Technician

Martha Hoggarth

Trainee Schemes Underwriter

Martha joined Pound Gates in 2024 as a Trainee Schemes Underwriter. She previously worked in financial services and is now looking to develop her career in commercial underwriting and become a qualified member of the Chartered Insurance Institute. In her spare time, Martha likes to cook and socialise with friends and family.

Martha Hoggarth

Martha Hoggarth

Trainee Schemes Underwriter

Martha joined Pound Gates in 2024 as a Trainee Schemes Underwriter. She previously worked in financial services and is now looking to develop her career in commercial underwriting and become a qualified member of the Chartered Insurance Institute. In her spare time, Martha likes to cook and socialise with friends and family.

Trainee Schemes Underwriter
Jacqui Keer
Jacqui Keer

Jacqui Keer

CERT CII

Client Executive

Jacqui joined Pound Gates in 2016, after a 20-year career as an underwriter for major insurance companies. Her focus is on the removals and storage sector where she combines her sector knowledge and customer service skills to build strong relationships with her clients. She holds the Certificate in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Jacqui enjoys family life with her partner, 4 children and dog Monty, socialising with her family and friends, gardening and watching musicals.

Jacqui Keer
Jacqui Keer

Jacqui Keer

CERT CII

Client Executive

Jacqui joined Pound Gates in 2016, after a 20-year career as an underwriter for major insurance companies. Her focus is on the removals and storage sector where she combines her sector knowledge and customer service skills to build strong relationships with her clients. She holds the Certificate in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Jacqui enjoys family life with her partner, 4 children and dog Monty, socialising with her family and friends, gardening and watching musicals.

CERT CII
Client Executive
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Jayne Knights
Jayne Knights

Jayne Knights

Accounts Assistant

Jayne joined Pound Gates as Accounts Assistant in 2023. Jayne has achieved AAT level 2 Accountancy and is currently studying AAT Level 3 Diploma.

Jayne enjoys spending time with family and friends. She spends any spare time walking her dogs, swimming and cooking.

Jayne Knights
Jayne Knights

Jayne Knights

Accounts Assistant

Jayne joined Pound Gates as Accounts Assistant in 2023. Jayne has achieved AAT level 2 Accountancy and is currently studying AAT Level 3 Diploma.

Jayne enjoys spending time with family and friends. She spends any spare time walking her dogs, swimming and cooking.

Accounts Assistant

Jennifer Krinks

Accounts Assistant

Jennifer joined Pound Gates in 2019, bringing experience from her early career in the accounting and finance industry. She has completed her AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and plans to continue her studies while working as an Accounts Assistant. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys staying active with exercise, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family - especially when there's good food involved!

Jennifer Krinks

Jennifer Krinks

Accounts Assistant

Jennifer joined Pound Gates in 2019, bringing experience from her early career in the accounting and finance industry. She has completed her AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and plans to continue her studies while working as an Accounts Assistant. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys staying active with exercise, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family - especially when there's good food involved!

Accounts Assistant

Gemma Luther

MAAT

Senior Accounts Assistant

Gemma joined Pound Gates in 2017 and has worked in accounts and finance roles since 2013. She is currently AAT qualified and continuing with her accounting studies. In her spare time, Gemma enjoys baking and socialising with her friends and family. She is also part of the Doing Good Action Group which organises fund raising for various charities on behalf of the company.

Gemma Luther

Gemma Luther

MAAT

Senior Accounts Assistant

Gemma joined Pound Gates in 2017 and has worked in accounts and finance roles since 2013. She is currently AAT qualified and continuing with her accounting studies. In her spare time, Gemma enjoys baking and socialising with her friends and family. She is also part of the Doing Good Action Group which organises fund raising for various charities on behalf of the company.

MAAT
Senior Accounts Assistant

Neil Matthews

ACII

Relationship Manager

Having Joined Pound Gates in 1993, Neil has worked in the general insurance market for over 30 years and has handled placement of numerous medium and large complex risks. Neil’s specialism is in the removals and self-storage sector where he is highly regarded for his comprehensive knowledge of the options available contractually, by utilising all terms and conditions currently utilised within the sector. His experience in identifying gaps in cover and reducing risk can be demonstrated through his work with both new and existing clients. Neil holds the Advanced Diploma (ACII) qualification and is responsible for managing the overall relationship with his clients.

Neil Matthews

Neil Matthews

ACII

Relationship Manager

Having Joined Pound Gates in 1993, Neil has worked in the general insurance market for over 30 years and has handled placement of numerous medium and large complex risks. Neil’s specialism is in the removals and self-storage sector where he is highly regarded for his comprehensive knowledge of the options available contractually, by utilising all terms and conditions currently utilised within the sector. His experience in identifying gaps in cover and reducing risk can be demonstrated through his work with both new and existing clients. Neil holds the Advanced Diploma (ACII) qualification and is responsible for managing the overall relationship with his clients.

ACII
Relationship Manager
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Shirley Mills
Shirley Mills

Shirley Mills

CERT CII

Client Service Advisor, Nursery Support

Shirley joined Pound Gates in August 2008 and celebrated her 70th birthday in October 2024. Shirley has no plans current plans to retire as she loves working for Pound Gates and supporting the nursery scheme for the childcare sector. During this time Shirley has built up good relationships with many clients. Shirley holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute and is also a member of the Charity Committee. Shirley has three grown up children and five grandchildren. In her spare time she spends a lot of time with her family and babysitting and loves her long walks by the coast and travelling overseas.

Shirley Mills
Shirley Mills

Shirley Mills

CERT CII

Client Service Advisor, Nursery Support

Shirley joined Pound Gates in August 2008 and celebrated her 70th birthday in October 2024. Shirley has no plans current plans to retire as she loves working for Pound Gates and supporting the nursery scheme for the childcare sector. During this time Shirley has built up good relationships with many clients. Shirley holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute and is also a member of the Charity Committee. Shirley has three grown up children and five grandchildren. In her spare time she spends a lot of time with her family and babysitting and loves her long walks by the coast and travelling overseas.

CERT CII
Client Service Advisor, Nursery Support

Abigail Pearce

CERT CII

Client Services Advisor, Nursery Support

Abigail joined Pound Gates in 2008 with seven years previous insurance experience, and holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. In supporting our Nursery Scheme clients and representing Pound Gates at NDNA member events around the UK, she has gained a strong understanding of issues within the sector and also thus supported the development of the Nursery Scheme. Abigail is married and she and her husband enjoy cycling and walking together in the beautiful Suffolk countryside where they live. They love to travel, exploring the local history and cuisine but also look forward to the winter season combining this passion for food with snowboarding in Europe.

Abigail Pearce

Abigail Pearce

CERT CII

Client Services Advisor, Nursery Support

Abigail joined Pound Gates in 2008 with seven years previous insurance experience, and holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. In supporting our Nursery Scheme clients and representing Pound Gates at NDNA member events around the UK, she has gained a strong understanding of issues within the sector and also thus supported the development of the Nursery Scheme. Abigail is married and she and her husband enjoy cycling and walking together in the beautiful Suffolk countryside where they live. They love to travel, exploring the local history and cuisine but also look forward to the winter season combining this passion for food with snowboarding in Europe.

CERT CII
Client Services Advisor, Nursery Support
Kerry Sayer
Kerry Sayer

Kerry Sayer

CERT CII

Client Executive

Kerry has worked in the insurance industry since 1991, having previously worked for Aviva Insurance Ltd. She joined Pound Gates in 2010 and holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. Kerry volunteers with a local pre-loved clothing charity and as an usher at the New Wolsey Theatre. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys going to the theatre.

Kerry Sayer
Kerry Sayer

Kerry Sayer

CERT CII

Client Executive

Kerry has worked in the insurance industry since 1991, having previously worked for Aviva Insurance Ltd. She joined Pound Gates in 2010 and holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute. Kerry volunteers with a local pre-loved clothing charity and as an usher at the New Wolsey Theatre. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys going to the theatre.

CERT CII
Client Executive

Julie Seymour

CERT CII

Underwriter

Julie Seymour

Julie Seymour

CERT CII

Underwriter

CERT CII
Underwriter
Kerry Sharland
Kerry Sharland

Kerry Sharland

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Kerry joined Pound Gates in 2011 having spent the previous 10 years with a major motor insurer. She has an extensive knowledge of motor claims, but has also developed a broad knowledge of all commercial claim types during her time with Pound Gates, including claims in the removals and self-storage sectors. Kerry holds the Certificate in Insurance qualification is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Kerry Sharland
Kerry Sharland

Kerry Sharland

CERT CII

Claims Technician

Kerry joined Pound Gates in 2011 having spent the previous 10 years with a major motor insurer. She has an extensive knowledge of motor claims, but has also developed a broad knowledge of all commercial claim types during her time with Pound Gates, including claims in the removals and self-storage sectors. Kerry holds the Certificate in Insurance qualification is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

CERT CII
Claims Technician

Del Sharman

ACII

Director

Del started his career as a commercial underwriter with Commercial Union in 1994, progressing through various senior roles as the organisation merged with General Accident and later Norwich Union to become Aviva. Del is Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds the Advanced Diploma (ACII) qualification. He joined Pound Gates in 2001 and became a Director in 2013. Del is married with two daughters. He is a keen cyclist and very amateur tennis player. Del is also responsible for managing the Pound Gates’ Acorn Fund with the Suffolk Community Foundation, and is a trustee of The Soma Leo Foundation.

Del Sharman

Del Sharman

ACII

Director

Del started his career as a commercial underwriter with Commercial Union in 1994, progressing through various senior roles as the organisation merged with General Accident and later Norwich Union to become Aviva. Del is Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds the Advanced Diploma (ACII) qualification. He joined Pound Gates in 2001 and became a Director in 2013. Del is married with two daughters. He is a keen cyclist and very amateur tennis player. Del is also responsible for managing the Pound Gates’ Acorn Fund with the Suffolk Community Foundation, and is a trustee of The Soma Leo Foundation.

ACII
Director

Debbie Standring

BSc(Hons), ACII, Chartered Insurance Broker

Relationship Manager

Starting in 2000, Debbie’s career in the insurance industry has focused on all aspects of marine insurance. She has held senior positions at JLT, HSBC and Marsh handling portfolios of international business. Debbie joined Pound Gates in 2014 as a marine, transport and logistics specialist. She is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurance Broker.

Debbie Standring

Debbie Standring

BSc(Hons), ACII, Chartered Insurance Broker

Relationship Manager

Starting in 2000, Debbie’s career in the insurance industry has focused on all aspects of marine insurance. She has held senior positions at JLT, HSBC and Marsh handling portfolios of international business. Debbie joined Pound Gates in 2014 as a marine, transport and logistics specialist. She is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurance Broker.

BSc(Hons), ACII, Chartered Insurance Broker
Relationship Manager
Richard Tarling
Richard Tarling

Richard Tarling

CERT CII

Relationship Manager

Richard joined Pound Gates in 2022. In his 40+ years within commercial broking he has built up a wealth of experience across numerous industries. He relishes the challenge of seeking the widest cover at competitive cost. Richard is a father of two daughters and a frequent golfer.

Richard Tarling
Richard Tarling

Richard Tarling

CERT CII

Relationship Manager

Richard joined Pound Gates in 2022. In his 40+ years within commercial broking he has built up a wealth of experience across numerous industries. He relishes the challenge of seeking the widest cover at competitive cost. Richard is a father of two daughters and a frequent golfer.

CERT CII
Relationship Manager

Kayleigh Vines

CIMA CERT BA

Finance Manager

Kayleigh joined Pound Gates in 2016 having previously worked in accounts and finance roles since 2005 in a range of industries.

Kayleigh started as a Senior Accounts Assistant within the team and in 2021 was promoted to Finance Manager, managing the Accounts team and the operational finance responsibilities for the business.
In her spare time she enjoys motor-racing and exploring new countries and cultures.

Kayleigh Vines

Kayleigh Vines

CIMA CERT BA

Finance Manager

Kayleigh joined Pound Gates in 2016 having previously worked in accounts and finance roles since 2005 in a range of industries.

Kayleigh started as a Senior Accounts Assistant within the team and in 2021 was promoted to Finance Manager, managing the Accounts team and the operational finance responsibilities for the business.
In her spare time she enjoys motor-racing and exploring new countries and cultures.

CIMA CERT BA
Finance Manager
Josh Yasar
Josh Yasar

Josh Yasar

FCCA

Finance & Commercial Director

Josh joined Pound Gates in 2016 and leads the Finance and Commercial team. He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has held senior positions in a range of industries including Import / Export of goods, Energy, Manufacturing and Retail. He is responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies in line with the company’s objectives. He is also responsible for a number of key clients and these range from local businesses through to large multinationals. Josh is married with two young children. He is a keen supporter of Arsenal FC and is a coach at youth level for a local football club. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling and socialising with friends. Josh is also a Trustee of The Soma Leo Foundation.

Josh Yasar
Josh Yasar

Josh Yasar

FCCA

Finance & Commercial Director

Josh joined Pound Gates in 2016 and leads the Finance and Commercial team. He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has held senior positions in a range of industries including Import / Export of goods, Energy, Manufacturing and Retail. He is responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies in line with the company’s objectives. He is also responsible for a number of key clients and these range from local businesses through to large multinationals. Josh is married with two young children. He is a keen supporter of Arsenal FC and is a coach at youth level for a local football club. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling and socialising with friends. Josh is also a Trustee of The Soma Leo Foundation.

FCCA
Finance & Commercial Director
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