Jennette Newman
Managing Partner, UK and Head of Insurance
London
T +44 (0) 20 4542 4977
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Department Insurance Education (University) University of Liverpool LLB(Law) Hons
Jennette has over twenty years of experience in the legal and insurance sector, focusing in the last 15 years at a leadership level on business innovation, operational change, and excellence in client service delivery and team development.
Jennette has held senior business roles at both Clyde & Co and BLM where she was responsible for operational transformation and modernisation, and sector growth; both in respect of internal business-related strategy and externally in market and client-facing roles, covering client delivery models and strategic new business sector penetration
Jennette is a recognised UK and international casualty lawyer with experience in claims, defence litigation, and coverage, advising insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries, corporates, and other risk carriers on all aspects of their claims, investigation process, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). She has a wealth of experience dealing with highly sensitive multi-party, multi-jurisdictional, and high-value and complex claims.
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"I spend time understanding my clients’ business objectives so that my services are a natural extension of their goals and their customer’s experience. I like to approach my work creatively, constantly looking for opportunities to improve our relationships and services and to build collaboration as a team."
Professional associations & memberships
- Immediate Past President of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers
- Chair of the Professional Standards Committee
- Non-Executive Director - Chartered Insurance Institute
- Member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers
- Member of ISC