Leicestershire-based insurance brokers Blythin & Brown has boosted its business development and account management teams following the appointment of Stephanie Issit and Gemma Bradshaw.
Stephanie, who lives in Rothley, joins as a business development manager having spent many years in the construction industry in similar roles for Hilti, Uptonsteel and Gripple UK. Her new role is to support management to deliver their growth strategy by generating, developing and maintaining new business.
Blythin and Brown celebrated its 50th company anniversary in 2021 following a management buy-out by current owners Richard Picton and Jonathan Blythin.
Stephanie said: “I like the idea of working for a local business and supporting growth in my community. Moving into the insurance industry is also a new challenge and I’m looking forward to hanging up my site boots and hard hat as the colder winter months approach!”
Stephanie, who is a keen cook, can also dance, stilt walk and breath fire! She has raised money for several charities by jumping out of an airplane for Macmillan, climbing Scafell Pike for the Warner Brothers Wish To Walk Foundation, and completed a Tough Mudder for Diabetes UK.The second new recruit is Gemma Bradshaw from Burton on the Wolds who joins as a trainee account executive. She has worked in the insurance industry since 1999 in underwriting and broking roles for Independent, Avon (now NIG), and Towergate Insurance.
In her new role she will be liaising with existing clients, dealing with renewals, new business and claims. Her past expertise includes many sectors and she has particular knowledge of Motor Trade, Fleet, Property Owners, Contractors, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Retail, Cyber and Computer insurance products.
Gemma said: “During my career as an underwriter I have been able to build a strong relationship with Blythin and Brown and the opportunity to join their team came at a time when I was looking for the next stage in my career. I am looking to forward to supporting the account managers as well as the opportunity to develop my own client portfolio by utilising the great connections I already have in the industry.”
Gemma enjoys the countryside and any type of sporting activity.
