Management Team
Andy Tedstone
Andy has been CEO of Cobra Network since July 2019, which is part of PIB Group. He joined PIB in 2017 to oversee its strategic insurer relationships as well its overall broking and placement strategy. Andy has spent over 30 years (of his 32+ year career) broking in various businesses, including a small family brokerage, a wholesale scheme broker, Arthur J Gallagher and Giles. So he has seen broking from every angle, and he understands the needs of independent brokers.
Joanne Russell
Chief Operations Officer
Joanne has spent over 20+ years in insurance, starting out in broker networks before moving into retail, underwriting and wholesale – and back to networks again! Previous roles include Brand Director at Gallagher, one of the world’s biggest brokerages, and Head of Group Marketing & Communications at Giles. A key part of Joanne's role is to help build the most exciting proposition for our members, to grow the network and to build the brand. She is involved in every aspect of the network operations from service development to key partner relationships.
Vince Ollard
Head of Sales and Development
As well looking after his own panel of members in the Southern region, Vince is also head of sales and development. Vince has worked in insurance for over 40 years, including as an underwriter for major insurers and also in development roles. He spent 5 years with a provincial broker before joining Cobra Network in 2012.
Jonathan Birkett
Finance Business Partner
Jonathon joined Cobra Network in May 2022 as an MI Analyst, working closely with our finance business partner. Jonathon's background is in the water industry; previously working as a Finance Analyst as well as a MI Analyst within the management accounts team, which provided him with the skills he has brought to his network role.
Stuart Knowles
Head of Trading
Stuart helps members connect with insurers and providers, and 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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Just give us a call on 0330 058 9690 or email us at info@cobranetwork.co.uk.