Russell Scanlan Strikes Up New Sponsorship Partnership with Beeston Hockey Club
Nottingham based independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan has stepped in to support Beeston Hockey Club’s plans for a new preseason National League women’s and men’s tournament that will take place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 2021. The £1000 sponsorship will allow the club to offer prize money and trophies for the four winning teams. Over 65 clubs registered their initial interest to take part in the tournament 28 national league teams due to take part in the competition. 14 women’s teams and 14 men’s teams split into four divisions. The format of the competitions will be a round robin…
Continue ReadingNotts Broker Elected as Insurance Institute President
Joanne Marriott, Commercial Manager at Nottingham based independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, has been appointed as President of Nottingham Insurance Institute – the first person from the company to take on the role. The long-established firm, which is based in Wellington Circus in Nottingham City Centre, has a historic partnership with the Nottingham Insurance Institute, with many of its employees on the council throughout the years. Now, after 19 years of being a part of the Institute, during which time she enjoyed the roles of Dinner Secretary, Treasurer and Deputy President, Joanne is taking on the role of President for the…
Continue ReadingRussell Scanlan Appoints Two New Directors
Nottingham based insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, is extending its senior team with two promotions following a year of change, development and expansion. Steve Wright to Claims Director Matt Franklin to Director Both experienced professionals with many years’ experience within the Russell Scanlan team. The pair now join the senior team to help drive the business forward. Managing Director, Bryan Banbury Director Simon Winiarski Sales and Marketing Director, Mike Dickinson Matt first joined Russell Scanlan in 2004 as an Account Handler, learning the ropes as a junior member of the commercial team. He soon found himself climbing the ranks within the business,…
Continue ReadingShowing our Support this Christmas
At Russell Scanlan, supporting local charities and community groups and the vital work that they do is incredibly important to the business and the team. Sadly, 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for many charities as the impact of COVID-19 on fundraising efforts has meant that essential services provided are at risk. This year, on top of our usual Charity of The Year donations, and instead of producing our usual annual calendar (sorry to those who are already asking where it is!) we decided to give back to another incredible organisation. So, we have donated directly to local children’s charity,…
Continue ReadingRussell Scanlan Appoints Vice President of Nottingham Insurance Institute as Commercial Manager
Leading independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, has welcomed the Deputy President of Nottingham Insurance Institute on board as its new Commercial Manager. The firm of 32, which is based in Wellington Circus in Nottingham City Centre, has appointed Joanne Marriott as Commercial Manager. Currently Deputy President of Nottingham Insurance Institute and set to become President in May 2021, Joanne has over 30 years of industry experience and is a well-connected and respected individual within the Nottingham insurance network. Starting her career with a small insurance broker in Nottingham in 1989, Joanne began working in personal lines & small commercial insurance before…
Continue ReadingFuneral Notice
The funeral of Andy Jenkins, Operations Director at Russell Scanlan, will take place at 2.00p.m. 4th September, at Loughborough Crematorium. Russell Scanlan will be closing the office on that day & the team will not be at their desks, as a mark of respect. Given current restrictions, attendance at the service will be limited to close family and friends. Russell Scanlan’s Managing Director, Bryan Banbury, alongside two colleagues from the business, will be present to represent the firm & the wider insurance industry & staff will be attending at the crematorium to pay their respects. The service will be shown via…
Continue ReadingAnnouncement. 17 August 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our Operations Director, Andy Jenkins, passed away over the weekend, at home and with his family by his side. Andy had been bravely battling cancer for some time but throughout had kept in contact with the team at Russell Scanlan to lend his support and to pass on his passion for the business. Andy’s career in the insurance industry began in 1978, in Birmingham, working for General Accident, and he continued in the sector, joining Russell Scanlan in 2002 and taking up his position as Operations Director in 2007. His…
Continue ReadingRussell Scanlan Applauds Masterbrew Clients Switching to Sanitiser Production
Russell Scanlan has lent its support to two distillery clients that were quick to switch their production lines from artisan gin to much needed hand sanitiser in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The independent insurance broker, that has a specialist insurance division, Masterbrew, for breweries and distilleries, worked with the businesses and their insurers to make sure that changes in production could be made swiftly and safely, securing cover for the new manufacturing plans whilst in lockdown. Llanfairpwll Distillery on Anglesey and Ludlow Gin in Shropshire were amongst the first in the country to recognise that they were in a…
Continue ReadingRussell Scanlan Selects Macmillan Cancer Support as Charity of the Year
Nottingham-based independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, has announced its Charity of the Year for 2020 is Macmillan Cancer Support, the UK’s leading cancer support organisation. The team will focus its considerable fundraising efforts for the year ahead on the charity, which provides information and support, and campaigns on a wide range of issues for people affected by cancer. Russell Scanlan’s Charity Committee made up of team members with a passion for charity work, will spearhead a variety of fundraising initiatives, including an annual leave raffle, tuck shops and a Great British Bake Off-style baking challenge. The company is already planning two big fundraising challenges, the first of which will see eight members of the team take on a 26–mile hike across the Peak District in the Summer. The…
Continue ReadingRussell Scanlan Welcomes New Appointment
Leading independent insurance broker Russell Scanlan, has strengthened its Nottingham team with the appointment of a new Private Client Account Handler. The firm, which is based in Wellington Circus, has appointed Darren Swinson as part of its continuing growth plans. Darren has almost 30 years’ experience working in the private client insurance sector, having previously worked at JRT Insurance in Nottingham. The Private Client team specialises in arranging and administering policies for those looking to insure high value items and collections. In his day-to-day role, Darren will be responsible for renewing accounts, answering new enquiries and building and maintaining relationships with…
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