Risk Solutions

Matt Pini heads up the Risk Solutions division at Consilium. Matt is responsible for the growth, development and profitability of the division, striving to achieve this by working closely with insurers and retail agents alike.

He joined the group in July 2015 and has spent a total of 29 years within the London market working for various Lloyd’s brokers. In that time he has forged strong relationships with underwriters that allow for the very best deals to be negotiated and transacted.

When he isn’t working for Consilium, Matt can be found running his son’s football team. He is also a pained Everton supporter.

Kevin Dawes is the head of motor for Consilium. Kevin oversees motor fleet placement for the division.

He joined the group in October 2020 and has over 20 years of London market motor fleet experience, both in broking and underwriting. He was previously head of motor underwriting for HDI Global, and is a very well-known and respected figure in the market, able to help with difficult to place risks.

Kevin is an FA qualified football coach and much of his spare time is devoted to training and developing players.

Simon England is a business development manager for the North, Scotland and Ireland divisions of Consilium. Simon is responsible for the ongoing support, education and engagement of our broker partners.

Simon joined the group in August 2020 and has more than 30 years of industry experience, having previously worked for a number of large insurers, MGAs, a Lloyd’s retail business, and a network provider. Initially an underwriter, writing business in the fleet, property, liability and financial lines arena, Simon moved into development roles 15 years ago.

If he wasn’t working for Consilium, he would probably be travelling the world spending his kids’ inheritance and playing golf on some of the world’s best courses.

Solomon Archer-Scott is a Partner at Consilium.

Solomon joined Consilium in June 2021, with three years’ experience as an account handler in the London market, working for Citynet and Miles Smith.

Outside of work, Solomon is originally from Cornwall and enjoys surfing, although living in London has made this more difficult. He likes travelling to the coast at weekends when he can.

Michael Adams is a Partner at Consilium. Michael is responsible for risk placement into the Lloyd’s and London market across all UK classes, but has a large focus on casualty business.

He joined the group in March 2018, having previously worked as a Lloyd’s broker for Folgate Insurance. Prior to that, he had 10 years’ experience in senior claims roles with insurers/brokers including QBE and Gallagher.

If Michael wasn’t working for Consilium he would be travelling the world following Spurs whilst enduring a continued lifetime of football misery.

Chris McAdams is a Associate Partner for Consilium. Chris works in the motor fleet team and is responsible for strategic business placement and broker/underwriter relationship building.

He joined the group in November 2020 and has over 15 years of experience in motor fleet insurance. This has included involvement in both underwriting and broking for Lloyd’s syndicates and national brokers.

When he isn’t working for Consilium, you'll often find Chris on the golf course “trying” to improve his handicap.

Marc Rapley is a Associate Partner at Consilium. He deals with all business classes and sectors, but in particular waste and recycling and high risk contractors from a property and casualty perspective.

He joined the group in November 2018 and has over 15 years’ experience in the insurance industry. After starting out working for an underwriting agency, over the last 10 years he has worked for various Lloyd’s brokers.

As an avid football fan, Marc spends much of his spare time following Chelsea FC across the country. Outside of football, Marc’s other main interest is music and he has been playing the guitar since the age of nine.

As Associate Partner, Richard Ellis’s specialist classes include Property and Casualty. Richard’s sector experience lies in UK Commercial Property, Non-Standard Construction, Sports, Leisure and Entertainment, covering locations across the UK. With 38 years of experience, Richard is familiar with the industry and even placed the insurance for the original series of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’.

Shaun Woodhouse is a Senior Associate at Consilium.

Shaun joined Consilium in September 2018, having before this spent over 18 years as a sales professional within the insurance services, broking and legal sectors.

Outside of work, Shaun is a massive animal lover (dogs and horses) and collects classic motorcycles, with 14 so far.

David Ireland is a Senior Associate at Consilium, responsible for renewals and new business for the UK non-motor team.
He joined the group in March 2022, with over 35 years’ insurance experience. This includes over 10 years with an MGA and the rest with three different Lloyd’s brokers in the UK and Irish non motor markets.
Outside of work, David enjoys watching sport and playing golf and football. He also likes music, film and travelling.

As a Risk Solutions Senior Associate, Tom Gibbins’ specialist classes include Casualty and Property. With four years of experience, Tom’s sector experience lies in all types of Contractors/Combined Liability Inc, Commercial Combined Packages, Trading Property, Property Owners and Life Science covering locations across the UK and Ireland. Away from work, Tom enjoys playing rugby and golf.

Dean Temple is a Senior Associate at Consilium. Dean is responsible for motor fleet renewals and growing new business in London through the Lloyd’s and MGA markets.

He joined the group in 2018, and has 40 years of motor fleet experience. He previously spent five years as an underwriter at Brit Insurance before moving to Catlin to help set up a new motor fleet department.

If he wasn't working for Consilium, you would find him watching new bands live every week at various venues.

Alison Walker is a Senior Associate at Consilium. Alison is responsible for renewals and new business for our UK non-motor team, covering a wide range of trades and classes of insurance.

She joined the group in July 2018 from Miles Smith, where she had been for nearly 12 years. Starting in the industry at a young age, Alison has carried our various roles in her career to date.

Outside of work, Alison once appeared in a documentary about the Von Trapp family and The Sound of Music.

Liam Keaveney is a Senior Associate at Consilium. Liam works with our UK brokers to ensure they receive swift and professional service for their London market fleet business.

He joined the group in 2012, initially in charge of online marketing/development from our Billericay retail office. From there he has moved up and carved a path within the motor fleet team since its inception in 2013.

Liam is an avid motorsport fan and a general fan of all things on four wheels. Most years he can be found at the annual Nürburgring 24-hour and Le Mans 24-hour races watching and wishing he was taking part

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Hayley Lewin is an Senior Associate at Consilium. Hayley is responsible for the handling and processing of new business and renewals within the non-motor team, mainly focusing on the liability/casualty side.

Hayley previously worked for another London market broker for four years on their casualty department in a similar role which gave her the experience and knowledge needed to work efficiently with agents and underwriters.

Outside of work, Hayley enjoys drawing and has recently started transitioning towards digital art from the traditional pencil and paper.

As a Risk Solutions Senior Associate, Gregory Haber-Smith’s specialist classes include Property, Casualty and Professional Indemnity. With 13 years of industry experience, Gregory’s sector experience lies in Construction, Waste and Recycling, Asbestos, Plant and Machinery and Property Owners, covering locations across the UK and Ireland. Away from work, Gregory is a keen marathon runner who recently ran their ninth marathon in Stockholm in June 2023. 

As a Senior Associate in the Risk Solutions team, Callum Sullivan’s specialist classes are Property and Casualty. With just over four years of experience, Callum’s sector experience lies in Waste and Recycling, Construction, Asbestos and Plant and Machinery, covering locations around the UK and Ireland.

As a Senior Associate, Jodie Gibbons’ specialist classes include Property, Casualty, Agriculture and Motor. With 22 years of experience, Jodie’s sector experience lies in Waste and Recycling, Construction, Asbestos and Plant and Machinery, covering locations across Wales and the South West of England. Away from work, Jodie is a keen runner and often runs to raise money for charity.