Meet the team

Our Leadership Team

Simon Brewster DIP CII
Director & Owner

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Simon joined the family business in May 2014. A self-confessed ‘tech geek’ Simon has a software background that took him into the Investment Banking sector building trading and risk systems. He is using his skills to make a big difference to Ellis David by using technology to enhance their service.

Outside of work Simon enjoys playing golf and enjoying fine wines and single malts. His favourite quote is from Isaac Asimov – “Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do”!

Denise Judge DIP CII
Managing Director

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Denise arrived at Ellis David in 2003, when she joined as a broker. Since then, she has worked her way up through the business, before being appointed as Managing Director in 2012.

While being managing director means responsibility for running the business generally, Denise still enjoys spending time with customers and ensuring they have the right protection in place for their assets – whether business or personal.

Property Owners and Commercial Team

Richard Hamill
Property Owners and Commercial Team Lead

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Richie joined Ellis David in May 2021.

He is now responsible for management of the Property Owners team.

Joshua Hyde
Broker (Property Owners)

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Josh joined Ellis David in Oct 2023.

Cameron Thompson Cert CII
Broker (Commercial)

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Josh joined Ellis David in June 2024 in the Broker Support team. He has since gained his Cert CII and was promoted to Broker in the commercial team in October 2025.

Fred Rumney LLB, Cert CII
Broker (Commercial)

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Fred joined Ellis David in January 2023.

Personal Lines Team

Fred Brown Cert CII
Personal Lines Team Lead

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Fred joined Ellis David in February 2022 to support the Croxley and London broking teams. In Mar 23, Fred joined the Property Owners broking team and is now a fully qualified broker.

Neil Porter Cert CII
Broker (Personal Lines)

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Neil joined Ellis David as soon as he completed college in 2000. As an insurance broker in the Private Clients team he sources insurance quotes, makes policy adjustments and provides claims assistance and advice for clients.

Neil’s favourite quote is by Bill Nye – “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t” and when he’s not at work he enjoys playing a bit of football.

Daniel Gill Cert CII
Broker (Personal Lines)

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Dan joined Ellis David in October 2023.

Connor Clare
Broker (Personal Lines)

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Connor joined Ellis David in Novmber 2023.

Pradip Patel
Broker (Personal Lines)

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Pradip joined Ellis David in December 2022, from Crystal Insurance Brokers.

Consultants and Others

Stuart Runciman ACII
Broking Consultant

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Stuart started contracting for Ellis David in February 2016 as a consultant. Before that he was working for Aviva to develop their “Distinct” product range for high-net worth individuals. Prior to that he has worked as a senior underwriter for both Sterling Insurance and Chubb, specialising in High Net Worth clients. At Ellis David, Stuart is consulting on strategy, training and new business development.

Despina Michael
Key Clients

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Despina joined Ellis David in December 2022, when we merged with Crystal Insurance Brokers.

Carley Benney
Accounts

Our Support Team

Polly Goslett
Broking Assistant (Personal Lines)

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Polly joined Ellis David in September 2025.

Giles Lascelles
Broking Assistant (Commercial)

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Giles joined Ellis David in September 2025.

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Have you ever been convicted of any offences involving fraud, theft, false accounting or other dishonesty or an offence (whether or not in the United Kingdom) relating to companies, building societies industrial and provident societies, credit unions, friendly societies, insurance banking or other financial services, insolvency consumer credit or consumer protections, money laundering, market manipulations or insider dealing? (required)	YesNo
Are you the subject of any current criminal proceedings? (required)	YesNo
Have you any convictions for any offences other than those listed in question 1 a) above which are not spent, whether or not in the United Kingdom (excluding traffic offences unless these resulted in a ban from driving or involved driving without insurance)? (required)	YesNo
Are you or have you ever been the subject of any civil proceedings, arbitration or litigation, including proceedings that resulted in a County Court Judgment (CCJ) or other judgement debts, in the United Kingdom or elsewhere? (required)	YesNo
Are you aware of any intention to begin such proceedings against you in the future? (required)	YesNo
Do you have any judgement debts (including CCJs) made under a court order still outstanding, whether in full or in part? (required)	YesNo
Have you ever failed to satisfy any such judgement debts within one year of making of the order (required)	YesNo
Are you or have you ever been, the subject of any bankruptcy proceedings, or proceedings for the sequestration of your estate? (required)	YesNo
Have you ever entered into a deed of arrangement or an individual voluntary arrangement (or in Scotland a trust deed) or other agreement in favour of your creditors, or are you doing so? (required)	YesNo
Have you ever been found guilty of conducting any unauthorised regulated activities or been investigated for possible conduct of unauthorised regulated activities? (required)	YesNo
Are you, or have you ever been, the subject of an investigation into allegations of misconduct or malpractice in connection with any business activity? (required)	YesNo
Have you ever, either in the United Kingdom, or elsewhere been - (required)
- refused entry to, or been dismissed or requested to resign from, any profession, vocation, office or employment, or from any fiduciary office or position of trust, whether or not remunerated? (required)	YesNo
- refused, restricted in, or had suspended, the right to carry on any trade, business or profession for which specific licence, authorisation, registration, membership or other permission is required? (required)	YesNo
- disqualified by a court from acting as a director of a company or from acting in a management capacity of conducting the affairs of any company, partnership or unincorporated association? (required)	YesNo
- the subject of a disqualification direction under section 59 of the Financial Services Act 1986 of a prohibition order, under section 56 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or received a warning notice to make such a direction or order? (required)	YesNo
Have you ever been a controller, director, senior manager, partner or company secretary of a company, partnership, or unincorporated association? If you answered "no" to question 8 you may proceed to section 12. Please tick (required)	YesNo

In respect of activities regulated by the FCA have you, or any company, partnership or unincorporated association of which you are or have been a controller, director, senior manager, partner or company secretary, during your association with that entity and for a period of three years after you ceased to be associated with it, ever - (required)
- been refused, had revoked, restricted or terminated any licence, authorisation, registration, notification, membership or other permission granted by any such body? (required)	YesNo
- been criticised, censured, disciplined, suspended, expelled, fined, or been the subject of any other disciplinary or intervention action by any such body? (required)	YesNo
- resigned whilst under investigation by, or been required to resign from, any such body? (required)	YesNo
- been the subject of any civil action which has resulted in a finding against you or it by a court? (required)	YesNo
Has any company, partnership or unincorporated association for which you have been a controller, director, senior manager, partner or company secretary, in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, at any time during your involvement or within one year of such an involvement – (required)
- been put into liquidation, wound up, ceased trading, had a receiver or administrator appointed or entered into any voluntary arrangement with its creditors? (required)	YesNo
- been declared by a court liable for any fraud, misfeasance, wrongful trading or other misconduct? (required)	YesNo
- been investigated or been involved in an investigation by an inspector appointed under companies or any other legislation, or required to produce documents to the Secretary of State, or any other authority, under any such legislation? (required)	YesNo
- been convicted of any criminal offence, censured, disciplined or publicly criticised, by any inquiry, by the Takeover Panel of any other governmental or statutory authority or any other regulatory body (other than as already indicated under 10 b))? (required)	YesNo
Are you currently a director of any company other than one which is a part of this company? (If “yes” please give details on the supplementary sheet). (required)	YesNo

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Meet the team

Our Leadership Team

Simon Brewster DIP CIIDirector & Owner

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Denise Judge DIP CIIManaging Director

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Property Owners and Commercial Team

Richard HamillProperty Owners and Commercial Team Lead

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Joshua HydeBroker (Property Owners)

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Cameron Thompson Cert CII Broker (Commercial)

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Fred Rumney LLB, Cert CIIBroker (Commercial)

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Personal Lines Team

Fred Brown Cert CIIPersonal Lines Team Lead

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Neil Porter Cert CIIBroker (Personal Lines)

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Daniel Gill Cert CII Broker (Personal Lines)

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Connor ClareBroker (Personal Lines)

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Pradip PatelBroker (Personal Lines)

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Consultants and Others

Stuart Runciman ACIIBroking Consultant

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Despina MichaelKey Clients

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Carley BenneyAccounts

Our Support Team

Polly GoslettBroking Assistant (Personal Lines)

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Giles LascellesBroking Assistant (Commercial)

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Simon Brewster DIP CII
Director & Owner

Denise Judge DIP CII
Managing Director

Richard Hamill
Property Owners and Commercial Team Lead

Joshua Hyde
Broker (Property Owners)

Cameron Thompson Cert CII
Broker (Commercial)

Fred Rumney LLB, Cert CII
Broker (Commercial)

Fred Brown Cert CII
Personal Lines Team Lead

Neil Porter Cert CII
Broker (Personal Lines)

Daniel Gill Cert CII
Broker (Personal Lines)

Connor Clare
Broker (Personal Lines)

Pradip Patel
Broker (Personal Lines)

Stuart Runciman ACII
Broking Consultant

Despina Michael
Key Clients

Carley Benney
Accounts

Polly Goslett
Broking Assistant (Personal Lines)

Giles Lascelles
Broking Assistant (Commercial)