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With over 25 years experience in the insurance sector both in UK & Australia. I bring professionalism, high quality service and solid understanding of our customer’s insurance needs. Through senior roles at both insurers and brokers I have a broad and deep understanding of customer expectations, the needs of brokers, and how to deliver value.

I deliver a balance of technical insurance skills and a pragmatic approach to risk and insurance .

I understand what it takes to build a business founded on providing high quality service to customers. I have an understanding how to leverage the marketing and sales process to deliver this message. My time managing a P&L has provided me with an understanding of both top line growth and bottom line management.

I appreciate the strength of a collegiate approach and drawing relevant and complementary skills to work as a team to deliver a total solution to clients.

Babs is the Protection Platform Technology Director where he has responsibility for a mix of Insurance specialists and Technology practitioners driving growth and transformational capabilities in the UK market for protection insurance through innovative products and services in line with our purpose of Helping Britain Prosper

Babs is a skilled and talented Technologist with a wealth of change and run experience, he has worked for a variety of organisations across various sectors including, Government, Health and Financial Services.

Manu Mazumdar is the Head of Data Analytics and Insurance Technology at Conning’s Insurance Research. His 25+ years’ executive experience in the insurance industry spans across global private equity, management consulting, retirement, technology, and global sourcing industries. He led retirement and investment groups at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and was the president at Arrowpoint Technologies, a global PE company. He currently serves on multiple Boards as Director and Corporator. Mr. Mazumdar holds an MBA from West Chester University, and Executive Leadership Degrees from Harvard University.

I am passionate about technology, particularly AI, which I consider the driving force of tomorrow’s innovation. My journey in the IT industry spans over 17 years, during which I’ve witnessed the incredible transformative power of AI.

Certified by Google and Microsoft as an Azure Administrator Associate and having honed my skills through intensive training in Containers and DevOps, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table.

My focus lies in cloud administration, automation architecture, and devSecOps—areas that empower me to conceptualize and implement innovative, scalable solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

As an Engineering Manager for the Middleware API Chapter, I lead a dynamic team of engineers who excel in various technologies. My role involves providing unwavering technical guidance and mentorship, ensuring that our projects adhere to the highest standards and best practices.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on society and the environment. My ultimate goal is to be a catalyst for the digital transformation and sustainable growth of our organization, while contributing to the social and environmental responsibility of the industry.

Rob’s career in insurance started as a consultant for the newly formed RAC Insurance Broker in 2010 where he set up and ran distribution for RAC. When Aviva divested itself from RAC a year later, Rob stayed on to become a founding member of the Quotemehappy.com team where again, he set up the Price Comparison channel and over the next 9 years became responsible for Propositions, Trading and Distribution. His most notable achievements during this time were:

• Launched QMH Motor and QMH Home into the PCW Channels delivering over 1.5m customers over 9 years
• Implemented Agile work methodology into QMH
• Re-launched the GA (General Accident Brand), GA Telematics product and relaunched the Household Product for the price comparison market.

Rob went onto to join esure in 2019 where he launched esure Flex, the first new product line in 20 years for esure as well as transforming the aggregator relationships through the use of best in class commercial practices.

Since 2023 Rob has been working with Got You Covered, as Head of Household Insurance.

Bobby Shang is currently the Head of Pricing, Casualty at Inigo Insurance since March 2021. Previously, Bobby worked at Everest Reinsurance Company as a Pricing Actuary in Everest Global Markets. Bobby has also held roles such as an Interim Manager of Actuarial Function at Syndicate 2786, Syndicate Actuary at International Insurance, and various actuarial positions at XL Catlin and Chubb. Bobby’s educational background includes a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge, a degree in Actuarial Science from The London School of Economics and Political Science, and attending Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge.