Board of Directors – Lumley Insurance
The Lumley family has been associated with insurance since 1860 and has been looking after our clients and their insurance needs for five generations. Today, John and Christopher Lumley lead an experienced team to provide a traditional service with a focus on discerning clients. Here you can find out more about our Board of Directors.
John Lumley
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Chairman
John’s insurance career began in 1982, with Lloyd’s broker Stewart Wrightson. In 1992 he was appointed a director of Nicholson Leslie Aviation and non-executive director of Edward Lumley Holdings, a UK holding company with subsidiaries worldwide.
In 1997 he was appointed an executive director of Aon Aviation and, four years later, set up Global Aviation Insurance Network, of which he is still a director. He has been a director of what is now Lumley Insurance since 2003. As of 2022, John continues to uphold his family legacy within the insurance industry and has been delighted to welcome a fifth generation of his family to the fold.
Christopher Lumley
BA (Hons) HND Business
Director
Christopher, a graduate of Oxford Brookes University’s Business Administration course, began his insurance career in 1984, when he joined Edward Lumley & Sons. He has since worked for the Sedgwick and Aon groups, and has over 30 years’ experience in international property insurance gained in the UK and South America.
He was appointed a director of Lumley St Aubyn (now Lumley Insurance) in 2005.
Alongside his brother John, Christopher continues a family legacy in insurance which now spans five generations. His interests include skiing, hiking, country pursuits and Spanish cuisine.
Samantha Davies
Cert CII
Operations Director
Samantha started her insurance career in 2003 and subsequently joined Lumley Insurance in 2012 as part of the new business department. After holding the role of Operations Manager for several years, Samantha was appointed Operations Director in May 2021.
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Paul Davies
FCCA
Finance Director
Paul was appointed our Finance Director in 2020. He qualified as an accountant in 2003, since then having worked exclusively in the High-Net-Worth insurance market and holding numerous board positions for both brokers and insurers. Paul is responsible for all finance and regulatory matters within Lumley Insurance.
Outside of work, Paul has a passion for fine wine and enjoys adding rarities to his collection. He also enjoys walking in his native Herefordshire countryside and helping out in the local community.
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Robert Garforth-Bles
FCA
Non-Executive Director
Bertie is a chartered accountant. He has been involved with Lumley Insurance, in all its guises, since 1998. He was appointed company secretary in 2001 and finance director in 2003.