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Stuart Knowles

Head of Trading

Stuart helps brokers connect with insurers and providers, he works with them to achieve their goals and plans. He has over 20 years’ experience in the commercial insurance sector, working within both provincial brokerages and networks. This allows him to see the real-life day-to-day challenges brokers face and how these impact on the business. In his words, he joined Cobra to become part of a network truly aligned to the independent broker.

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Clair O'Keefe

Team Leader

Clair has worked in commercial insurance for over 15 years, starting her career at Swinton as a commercial account executive and more recently as a Commercial Insurance Manager with a team of 10 people at Howden. Clair has vast experience in managing the day-to-day running of a successful team, whilst also looking after her own book of business.

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Anil Sohal

Senior Account Handler

Anil brings extensive insurance experience from both insurer and broker roles at leading firms like L&G and LV. With a strong sales and customer service background, he excels at building relationships and supporting members to drive business growth.
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Heather Stretton

Account Handler

Heather has 10 years’ insurance experience and has been an account handler on the broking desk since June 2021. She specialises in Motor Trade, Commercial, Property Owners, and Catering, and previously handled Commercial, PI, and Cyber risks at Gallagher.
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Abi Douglass

Account Handler

Abi has worked in various insurance roles for over 10 years now. Starting small within the Classic Car industry, at the AA, then after which spending time at Footman James, before moving her way up to become a Premier Handler at Gallagher.

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Gemma Tedstone

Account Handler

Gemma has over 14 years’ insurance experience, specialising in Commercial risks, Fleet, and Property. With a strong broker background, she works with a wide range of business trades and is dedicated to building strong relationships and delivering excellent service.
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Eamonn Brannigan

Account Handler

Eamonn has 5 years’ experience in general insurance, working with brokers and Aviva in Ireland. He is skilled at building client relationships both over the phone and in person, always focused on delivering the best products and service.
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Elijah Chiwaka

Account Handler

Elijah has a prominently sales background and joined Cobra as an account handler. Elijah enjoys problem solving and social interaction with all types of individuals. Elijah works hard to develop his skills in the insurance industry.

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Seema Madahar

Account Handler

Seema has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, offering extensive skills and a solid background in the sector.

If you have any questions at all, we’re here to help.

Just give us a call on 0330 058 9690 or email us at info@cobranetwork.co.uk.

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