Specialist insurance for specialist markets
OAMPS Insurance Brokers is a leading UK provider of insurance and associated professional services

Meet The Team

Management

Leo Hetherington
Director  (Managing)

Telephone: 01737 230305
Email: leoh@oamps-gb.co.uk

Leo has been with the OAMPS group almost from the beginning, having started his career in the Petrochemical division in 1990. Leo has been a main board director of OAMPS (UK) ltd since 2001 and in addition to managing the Reigate office, Leo also manages the property Insurance division. Leo is married with 4 children and enjoys sailing.

Chris King
Associate Director

Telephone:  01737 230310
Email: chrisk@oamps-gb.co.uk

Chris is one of our most experienced members of staff, having held various broking positions in the city and with several large brokers before joining us in 2001. Chris is a past President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Guildford  and is an Associate Director of OAMPS. Chris is one of our best golfers and a keen Chelsea fan.

Corporate & Schemes Team

Clive Adams
Buddhist Schemes

Telephone:  01737 230314
Email: clivea@oamps-gb.co.uk

Clive manages our Buddhist Insurance scheme having been involved with Buddhist Charity insurance for over 10 years at a major broker. 

Colin Chalmers
Corporate Account Executive

Telephone:  01737 230314 or 07970 842286
Email: colinc@oamps-gb.co.uk

Colin spent many years at one the UK’s largest broking firms and looks after large Corporate accounts and his own book of business. 

Claims Team

Ian Braidwood
Claims Team Manager

Telephone: 01737 230319
Email: lanb@oamps-gb.co.uk

With over 20 years of experience as a claims technician and negotiator, Ian is dedicated to ensuring that our clients get the best claims service we can give them. He never gives up and loves a challenge. 

Commercial Team

Chris King
Associate Director

Telephone:  01737 230310
Email: chrisk@oamps-gb.co.uk

Chris is one of our most experienced members of staff, having held various broking positions, before joining us in 2001. Chris Looks after fleet business and larger accounts. He is a past President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Guildford  and is an Associate Director of OAMPS. Chris is one of our best golfers and a keen Chelsea fan

Bob Adair
Account Executive

Telephone:  01737 229981
Email: roberta@oamps-gb.co.uk

Bob joined OAMPS in April 2007 when OAMPS acquired the business of Whichers, Boylan & James of which Bob was a partner.
He has over 35 years' general insurance experience and is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a keen rugby follower.

Bryan Whicher
Account Executive

Telephone:  01737 229987
Email: bryanw@oamps-gb.co.uk

Bryan joined OAMPS in 2007 following the sale of his business, Whichers, Boylan & James to OAMPS. He has over 30 years' general insurance experience and is our resident gourmet.  Bryan enjoys shooting and fishing and is a supporter of Manchester United, but we try not to talk about that.  

Nicola Hartnell
Account Handler

Telephone: 01737 229991
Email: nicolah@oamps-gb.co.uk

Nicky joined us in 2009 having been one of our favourite underwriters at a local insurance company. She handles all types of commercial insurance and is a great asset to our team.  When not looking after clients, she is a keen horsewoman.

Gavin Chalkley
Account Executive

Telephone: 01737 229992
Email: gavinc@oamps-gb.co.uk

Gavin has been a valued member of the Keith Johnson’s team for some 10 years.  He services a wide range of commercial accounts and deals with day to day enquiries, renewals, mid term adjustments and new business quotations. An accomplished musician, Gavin is our resident guitar hero.

Chris Wilcox 
Account Executive

Telephone: 01737 230312
Email: chrisw@oamps-gb.co.uk

Chris currently looks after a diverse book of business of general commercial accounts, ranging from technology risks to manufacturing. A keen sportsman, Chris is an accomplished Petanque player and has represented England in his time.

Anuj Patel  
Account Executive

Telephone: 01737 230302
Email: anujp@oamps-gb.co.uk

Anuj joined us in 2004 when he acquired his family business Jacey Insurance. “Nudge”  looks after his own book of clients and prides himself on offering a first class service in all his dealings. When he is not slaving over his PC, Anuj is a keen Rugby enthusiast and skier.  

Martin Robinson  
Account Executive

Telephone: 01737 230315
Email: martinr@oamps-gb.co.uk

Martin looks after a wide range of commercial accounts and is one of our more experienced staff, having spent almost 20 years as a broker.  When relaxing Martin enjoys golf and socialising.

Robert Maguire 
Account Handler

Telephone:  01737 230311
Email: robert@oamps-gb.co.uk

Robert manages the administration of the commercial team. A former American Football player, Rob now prefers the gentler sport of Archery.  

Ruth Noonan
Account  Executive

Telephone:  01737 230309
Email: ruthn@oamps-gb.co.uk

Ruth joined us in February 2009 having gained over 10 years experience working for various large insurance brokers. She is a new business broker, committed to developing and looking after

a varied range of commercial clients.

Paul Neate  
Account  Handler

Telephone:  01737 229984
Email:pauln@oamps-gb.co.uk

Paul services a wide range of commercial accounts and deals with day to day enquiries, renewals, mid term adjustments and new business quotations  

Simon Tulley    
Account  Handler

Telephone:  01737 230306
Email:simont@oamps-gb.co.uk

Simon services a wide range of commercial accounts and deals with day to day enquiries, renewals, mid term adjustments and new business quotations.  Simon is also our resident IT expert . He is mad about F1 and is a pretty good golfer too.  No one knows why he supports Liverpool. 

Jo Pedlar     
Account  Handler/Administrator

Telephone:  01737 229986
Email: jop@oamps-gb.co.uk

Jo joined us when we acquired Whichers, Boylan and James and is one of the bubbliest personalities is the team. She assists Paul and Chris in looking after our commercial clients.  

Margaret  Perry    
Account  Handler

Telephone:  01737 229394
Email: margaretp@oamps-gb.co.uk

Margaret assists Keith and Gavin with administration. In her spare time she bakes the most amazing cakes.  

Rebecca Himpfen    
Marketing Coordinator

Telephone:  01737 229394
Email: rebeccah@oamps-gb.co.uk

Rebecca joined OAMPS Reigate in August 2009 having come from a varied background in both direct sales and marketing. Rebecca is responsible for coordinating prospective business activity and marketing strategies within the sales team.

Property Team

Leo Hetherington
Director 

Telephone: 01737 230305
Email: leoh@oamps-gb.co.uk

Leo has been with the OAMPS group almost from the beginning, having started his career in the Petrochemical division in 1990. Leo has been a main board director of OAMPS (UK) ltd since 2001 and in addition to managing the Reigate office, Leo also manages the property Insurance division. Leo is married with 4 children and enjoys sailing.

Kadine Fernandez  
Account Manager

Telephone:  01737 230308
Email: kadinef@oamps-gb.co.uk

Kadine has almost  20 years experience in the insurance industry (although you would never guess by looking at her ) She managed our Personal Lines Department for several years and now assists Leo in running our Corporate Property Team where she looks after several of our major property owning portfolios. She also gets involved in compliance and auditing, for her sins.

James Phillips
Account Handler

Telephone:  01737 229983
Email: jamesp@oamps-gb.co.uk

James has been with us since 2004 and works in the property team looking after a range of clients. A keen football fan.

Private Clients Team

Tony Oakley
Personal Lines Team Leader

Telephone:  01737 229983
Email: tonyo@oamps-gb.co.uk

Tony joined us in 2009 having spent several years with a large national broker. Tony’s interests include classic cars, Harlequins Rugby Club and his family. 

Grace Whittaker
Private Clients Team 

Telephone:  01737 229988
Email: gracew@oamps-gb.co.uk

Grace joined us when we acquired Whichers, Boylan and James and is the youngest member of the team.  She looks after our private Clients and now has a vast knowledge of personal motor and home insurances.

Teresa  Feasey
Private Clients Team 

Telephone:  01737 230316
Email: teresaf@oamps-gb.co.uk

Teresa has over 20 years experience in looking after motor and household insurance for our clients. She is an extremely friendly personality and is always looking for ways to help our clients for their household and motor insurances

Gavin Dawkins 
Private Clients Team 

Telephone:  01737 229993
Email: gavind@oamps-gb.co.uk

Gavin joined us following the acquisition of KSJ and looks after household motor and commercial business.     

 
Seth Garvin-Smith 
Private Clients Team 

Telephone:  01737 230316
Email: seth.garvinsmith@oamps-gb.co.uk

Seth joined us recently from a major insurer and specialises in household insurance.  When not helping clients, Seth enjoys watching football, rugby and boxing.

 

Accounts Dept

Eileen Martin 
Accounts Team Leader    

Telephone:  01737 230307
Email: eileenm@oamps-gb.co.uk

Eileen manages our accounts team and is responsible for credit control and insurer statements. When not chasing money she enjoys theatre and fine dining.

Zusanna Amos  
Accounts Administrator     

Telephone:  01737 229982
Email: zusannaa@oamps-gb.co.uk

Zuzanna looks after insurer statements and has been a great addition to the team since joining us from Whichers Boylan & James. She is married with two lovely children.  

Carole Parfit
Accounts Administrator     

Telephone:  01737 229996
Email: carolep@oamps-gb.co.uk

Carole joined us from Whichers, Boylan and James and handles all manner of accounts matters. In her spare time she enjoys socialising and spending time with her family.    

OAMPS Broker Services 

Ros Bayley
    

Telephone:  0118  9029392  
Email: Ros.Bayley@oamps-gb.co.uk 

Ros is based in our Wokingham office and looks after our Wholesaling Department, specialising in Liabilities and PI.  Originally from South Africa, Ros has 18 years experience in various sales, underwriting and broking roles.  In her spare time Ros is an aspiring pastry chef who likes to travel and explore new cultures (and their wines !).  

IT Dept

Andy Charlton 
IT Manager

Telephone:  01737 460828
Email: andrew.charlton@oamps.co.uk

Andy looks after all things to do with IT computers, Telephones and the like.  When he gets a spare moment he is also responsible for our IT strategy

Consultants / Authorised Representatives

 

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