Our People

Andy Freebody

A former Managing Director of Towergate Chase Parkinson, Andy has over 30 years’ experience in underwriting and claims handling in the travel arena. Having begun his career at Matthew Gerrard Travel, Andy went on to join Chase Parkinson in 1988 when it was a start-up and stayed with the company until 2012, during this time the company was insuring up to 2.5 million people per annum.
Andy enjoys the analytical side of underwriting, believing that the person who has access to and can correctly interpret the most complete set of data will have an advantage over the rest of the market.

Peter Hayman

A Travel Insurance Specialist with over 30 years’ experience in this sector. Peter formed P J Hayman & Company in 1990 which has grown to become a well-recognised and respected provider of travel insurance and scheme products in the United Kingdom. It joined the Crispin Speers Group of Companies in 2003 of which Peter is now a Board Director.
A past President of the Association of Travel Insurance Intermediaries and a longstanding member of the organising committee for the UK’s Travel Insurance Industry Conference at The Royal Automobile Club in London.

Nikki Sparkes

An experienced insurance underwriting and broker executive, with over 25 years in the insurance sector. Nikki prevously held the role of Operations Director with Towergate Chase Parkinson where she was responsible for underwriting and developing a profitable book of business including adverse medical health portfolios, whilst managing medical screening and claims teams. Nikki is an active member of various travel related networks.