7 April 2020Insurance

SSL Endeavour replaces CEO with ex-JLT Re boss Mike Reynolds

Specialist independent Lloyd's broker and delegated authority specialist SSL Endeavour has appointed JLT Re's Mike Reynolds as its new group chief executive officer, replacing Lawrence.

David Lawrence, current group CEO, has been elevated to group deputy chairman. The new role will enable him to concentrate on further managing and growing SSL Endeavour’s production portfolio with a particular focus on the existing wholesale business in North America as well as further developing its overseas platforms.

Reynolds has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in the insurance industry. Most recently, he was CEO of JLT Re, prior to this he was the group finance director of JLT Group and he has also held CFO positions at ACE Europe and Aon Benfield.

Jonathan Palmer-Brown, chairman of SSL Endeavour said: “SSL Endeavour is privileged to have an outstanding team of brokers and professionals focused on the well-being of their clients as we all face challenging times. I am pleased to welcome Mike to lead this team; I am confident that he will bring energy and determination to inspire and nurture our client relationships as well as our colleagues as we all work towards one common goal. I’d also like to thank David for his leadership and am looking forward to working with him on building our future.”

Lawrence added: “I would personally like to welcome Mike Reynolds to our business and I look forward to working with him to build on SSL Endeavour’s previous successes.”

Reynolds commented: “I am committed to seeing SSL Endeavour deliver excellent service to our client base. With the support of Jonathan Palmer-Brown and David Lawrence combined with our outstanding team, I am excited about the future of SSL Endeavour.”

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