Charles Taylor, the leading provider of claims solutions and technology to the global insurance market, welcomes Jennifer Hurst as EMEA Sales Director.

Following a strong year of growth for the specialist technology arm of the group in 2021, this new role will focus on helping to support clients in the EMEA region.

Jennifer will be responsible for driving new sales and strengthening relationships with clients; embedding the company’s wide range of technology software and solutions into new markets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She will head the team to focus on growing and retaining existing client relationships and building new strategic partnerships.

Jennifer brings over 20 years’ experience of leading high growth sales teams and delivering value to clients through technology transformation. Jennifer joins Charles Taylor from Majesco where she was Sales Director for EMEA and worked with insurer clients across the region. She has previously worked for specialist technology brands, including Oracle and Symantec.

Arjun Ramdas, Chief Executive Officer of Charles Taylor InsureTech, commented:

“We have ambitious plans for the next five years and building up the business in the EMEA region is a key part of this. Jennifer’s experience in the technology market, along with her specialist knowledge of the insurance market will be invaluable as we grow our business.

“At Charles Taylor, we build long-term client relationships spanning multiple solutions, each creating mutual value; and we provide the quality and responsiveness of our people and delivery. This is an exciting time for Charles Taylor and I am delighted to welcome Jennifer to our team.”

Jennifer Hurst said:

“The focus on technology in insurance has never been greater and this is a time of real change in the industry. Charles Taylor has an excellent reputation for delivering specialist solutions for the insurance market and I'm looking forward to being part of the next phase of growth.”

Notes to Editors

For further information, please contact:

Vanessa Chance/Jessica Sena                    

SEC Newgate                                               

charlestaylortrade@secnewgate.co.uk 

About Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor provides insurance services, claims solutions and technology platforms to all parties across the global insurance market. Its technical expertise, technological tools and breadth of solutions enable its clients to outperform, by addressing complexities and challenges across every stage and aspect of the insurance lifecycle and operating model.

Charles Taylor employs approximately 3,100 staff in more than 120 locations spread across 30 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. It has earned the trust of a diversified, blue-chip international customer base that includes national and international insurance companies, mutuals, captives, MGAs, Lloyd's syndicates and reinsurers, along with brokers, distributors and corporate insureds.