Our Team
About East Kent Underwriting
East Kent Underwriting is a vibrant business with traditional trading values. We pride ourselves on offering the very best service delivered by access to underwriters and front-line decision makers supported by a strong technology platform.
What to expect
From EKU
Professional
Friendly
Transparent
Knowledgeable
Highly Compliant
Enthusiastic
Our Team
The team at East Kent Underwriting are highly qualified and experienced individuals with proven track records in the insurance industry.
Amy Blackshaw
Chief Executive Officer, the Nelson Group
Jodie Blackshaw
Senior Residential Underwriter
Jessica Bryce
Head of Liability
Louise Morgan
Senior
Underwriter
Underwriter
Gretchen Gudopp
Head of Operations and Business Performance
Claire Merenda
Head of Commercial and Liability
Harrison Moakes
Renewals Underwriter
Rob Hales
Senior Development Underwriter
Kristine Smith
Commercial Underwriter
Dawn Lusher
Household Underwriter
"I have had the pleasure of working with the team at EKU since 2016, throughout the years our relationship has grown into a valuable partnership. EKU strive to provide the highest level of service to all their clients. The company is innovative, agile and inspiring.
"I have worked with Jess as my underwriter for nearly 10 years and I have found her sufficient, full of energy and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. Having EKU at the end of my phone or emails for a quick turn around on quotations or queries is an absolute godsend. Here’s to many more years of working together and placing business."
"With many insurers insisting we use extranets, there is a growing tendency in commercial insurance for a ‘computer says no’ approach to underwriting. This is the not the case with EKU. It’s refreshing to work with an MGA, that will consider any risk no matter how big or small. Service is always very good, with us often receiving quotes on the same or next day. Would thoroughly recommend EKU to any independent broker."
"We have always found East Kent Underwiring to be extremely helpful, professional and efficient in assisting us with unusual or complex risks. They are a very useful market for us and long may that continue."
"I think EKU provide an excellent level of service with continued support and when presenting new business enquiries. I find them responsive and always helpful at the end of the phone. Excellent U/W knowledge to support new business enquires."
"EKU have always provided excellent service for SJL, they’re fantastic to deal with, they work quickly and are always willing to assist where possible."
