Who we are
A little history
More than 40 years ago, two school friends decided to enter the insurance industry with the aim of starting their own insurance broking business. By the time they were 21, after spending some time at two well-known insurance companies, Colin Clarke and Malcolm Roxburgh achieved that goal and the first Clarke Roxburgh office opened in Malvern, Worcestershire in 1966.
By offering quality, independent advice, personal service and competitive premiums, and being prepared to tackle difficult matters others shied away from, they met with an enthusiastic reception. And that soon led to further offices in surrounding towns.
When the founders retired in 1998, the company was taken over by five members of the management team. Building on and staying true to its original principles, Clarke Roxburgh became the biggest independently-owned, Midlands-based insurance broker and one of the UK’s largest.
In April 2008 we were delighted to announce that we had become part of the Jelf Group plc, one of the leading corporate and individual financial consultancy businesses in England and Wales.
The Jelf Group is an Alternative Investment Market (AIM) listed company with its Head Office near Bristol. The business was established in 1989 and offers advice on a broad range of insurance and financial related services to clients across the UK.
The Jelf Group share the same client focus as Clarke Roxburgh, both realising that customers are the key to their success. With the move come lots of extra benefits for Clarke Roxburgh customers including an increased range of services.
Our Leadership Team
Mark Nevitt, Managing Director Mark joined the Operating Board of Clarke Roxburgh in May 2008. He is responsible for leading the Clarke Roxburgh business and managing the integration into Jelf Group. Mark is an associate of the Chartered Insurance institute.
Andy Williams, Commercial Sales Director Andy began his insurance career with General Accident in 1985. He went on to spend 3 years at Axa Insurance before joining Clarke Roxburgh in February 1994 tasked with opening the Hereford operation. Andy became a Divisional Director in 1998 and from 2006 became Sales Director leading the Commercial Business. Andy is a keen sportsman who enjoys keeping fit. He is also a passionate winter skier.
Antony Summers, Personal Sales Director Antony has over 30 years experience in the insurance broking sector having joined Clarke Roxburgh shortly after leaving school in 1978. He has worked in a variety of roles within the business progressing to being appointed Director in 1987.
Andy Tedstone, Group Development Director Andy has worked in the insurance industry for 21 years, 19 of which have been in broking, especially scheme driven businesses. He joined the Operating Board in July 2008 as our Group Development Director, responsible for the Partnerships division and Scheme/Affinity development. He works closely with other areas of the wider Jelf Group developing our Group Schemes/Affinity proposition. 
Jane Cross, Finance Director
Jane Cross has worked in a variety of insurance based finance roles including general insurance, reinsurance and insurance broking. She joined the Operating Board in January 2009 as Finance Director. Jane is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
