Miller looks to rival Howden to bolster carrier relationships

Specialist re/insurance broker  Miller has hired a Howden executive in a newly created role to help build stronger carrier relationships, as well as drive better outcomes through investment in data and analytics.

Kate Levett (pictured) has been appointed as head of market management, where she will lead the development and coordination of relationships with Miller’s carrier partners. She will report to Ken MacDonald, executive chairman of the company.

Levett joins the firm from HX Markets, part of Howden Group, where she most recently served as associate director and was responsible for the development and execution of the strategy to grow strategic insurer relationships. She began her career at Zurich Insurance.

MacDonald said: "I am delighted to welcome Kate to Miller. Building stronger carrier relationships will allow us to deliver better outcomes for clients, while also enabling us to support our partners more strategically with the significant investments we have made in our data capabilities. Under independent ownership Miller has tremendous momentum and ambitious growth goals, and I am pleased we continue to add outstanding senior talent. I look forward to working with Kate as we further deepen our insurer relationships.”

Levett commented: “I greatly look forward to joining Miller at this exciting time in its development. The firm is ideally placed in both UK and international markets to build on its strong reputation as a valued independent distribution partner. I have been particularly impressed by the quality of Miller’s people, its client first culture and its values, heritage and focus on innovation. Each will undoubtedly underpin future success."

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