Guernsey Finance have appointed William Lewis as its dedicated business development representative for the insurance sector. This is the first time a sector-specific business development representative has been appointed by both Guernsey Finance and the Guernsey International Insurance Association (GIIA). Lewis has more than 44 years’ experience in the insurance market. With broad experience gained from across the sector, he has knowledge of protected cell companies (PCC’s) as well as extensive interaction with the Guernsey regulator. Lewis is currently director of a Guernsey PCC and is also a research analyst at Hampden Agencies. He will retain both roles alongside his appointment with Guernsey Finance. Lewis says: “Overall, my career has enabled me to gain a very broad and extensive knowledge of the global insurance and reinsurance markets, as well as an excellent understanding of what Guernsey has to offer, from captives to PCCs. I’m really excited to be joining Guernsey Finance through this innovative initiative, and to bring benefits to Guernsey’s economy.” Rupert Pleasant, chief executive of Guernsey finance adds: “Through discussions with GIIA we recognised that the insurance sector would benefit from having a dedicated business representative, as it is unlike the other specialist financial services sectors that we have here in Guernsey. “We are thrilled to have taken this opportunity to work together with the industry to now warmly welcome William on board, along with his wealth of experience in the insurance sector.”
