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We’re the pioneering providers of premium finance products and services in Spain, having introduced the concept in the UK in 1977. Today we work with 3,000 brokers internationally, providing the products and technology that help meet their objectives, be it better service for their customers, increased income or reduced costs. |
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We are part of Close Brothers Group plc, the largest and most successful independent merchant bank in the UK. Founded in the city in 1878, Close now has assets of £4bn, employs over 2,000 people and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Some quick facts:
- First to introduce premium finance in the UK in 1977, expanding into Ireland in 2000 and launching in Spain in 2006
- Part of Close Brothers Group plc, a Fitch “A” rated company and the largest independent merchant banking group in the UK
- Fund €2billion of premiums yearly, covering commercial and personal lines insurance
- Most stable presence in the market, with 30 years experience in the UK
- Process 10 million direct debits a year, handling premium payments for over 3,000 brokers
- Innovative in product development, introducing the award winning i-prompt system in 1999 and launching i-mail in 2003
- Most consistent award-winner, winning Premium Finance Provider Of The Year 9 out of 12 years
Our People
Premium finance is all about providing a service for people and the quality of this service depends greatly on the quality of our people. Our team has extensive experience in both the insurance and finance markets, in Spain and internationally – and our aim is to use this expertise to help you meet your business objectives.
Some of our key people. |
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Bob Golden, Chief Executive
Bob's focus
is to ensure that our customers receive
the best possible experience in using
Close's products and services, adding
value to their proposition and providing
long term value for money. Bob joined
Close in 1999 and is also Managing
Director of Close Brothers Limited,
the Banking Division of Close Brothers
Group plc, Chairman of mortgage network,
Mortgage Intelligence, and a non-executive
director of Close Invoice Finance.
Bob still finds time, however, to
indulge his passion for motor boating,
Arsenal and cigars - but not necessarily
in that order. |
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Nigel Mottershead, Managing Director
Nigel joined
Close in November 2000 and became
Managing Director in 2006. With nearly
30 years experience in financial services,
he is responsible for the day to day
running of the company and the implementation
of its strategic direction including
the recent intensive acquisition activity.
Before joining Close Nigel was previously
Head of Business Banking at Royal
Bank of Scotland. He is a lifelong
supporter of Manchester United, but
still finds time to ski, play guitar
and watch cricket. |
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Sonia
Maria Luengo, Managing Director, Spain
Sonia joined
Close Brothers in September 2008 with
the goal of educating the Spanish
broker market on the benefits of premium
finance in Spain. With a strong banking
and insurance background from her
time working at Commerzbank, BNP Paribas,
Allianz and GE, she understands brokers
and insurers and the benefits premium
finance can offer. In her spare time
you will find Sonia relaxing at her
home in Madrid or getting involved
in various sporting activities with
her two children. |
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Francisco Javier Morales Elbaz,
Sales Account Manager
Francisco’s responsibility at Close is to take care of brokers and to help them achieve their targets, both in terms of service and finance. And he understands broker requirements, having worked at Mondial Assistance for 9 years. During his free time, Francisco is on the tennis court or at the beach, reading a good book or chatting with his family. |
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Virginia
Garcia-Olias Ventas, Sales Account
Manager
Virginia is responsible for the relationships with some of our bigger brokers, assisting with training, problem solving and identifying new ways to maximise premium finance for her brokers. Before joining Close, Virginia worked in the underwriting department of Cesmar Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. for 9 years, where she liaised constantly with brokers. A keen explorer, Virginia has visited Argentina, Central America and most part of Europe and is always looking for new travel adventures. |
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Francisco
Martinez Ortega, Sales Account
Manager
An exceptional Insurance professional with more than 20 years’ experience working within broker
networks; delivering on customers’ expectations and a track record of exceeding targets. Based in
Barcelona, Francisco is working with our existing brokers, exploring potential growth areas, as well
as developing new relationships. Francisco relishes the prospect of successfully introducing premium
finance to the Catalan market. In his free time Francisco likes nothing more than spending time with
family and friends; reading a book or playing the odd game of football. |
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Victor Manuel Fernández, Sales Account Manager
Víctor
has more than 15 years of experience
and excellent relations with our most
important brokers in Cataluña
and Baleares islands. His professional
network and excellent relationships
help brokers meet their insurance
premium finance needs and achieve
their targets. Before joining Close
Brothers, Victor worked in Grupo Agrupacio
Mutua, Aegon and Quarck Comunicación.
During the weekends, Victor enjoys
his time with his family and child
practising different activities in
the seaside and the mountains. He
also likes travelling and reading. |
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Miguel
Silos, Sales Account Manager
Miguel has
broad experience together with a global
vision of business that will contribute
to Close Brothers Financiación
de Seguros establishment in the South
Area and Canary Islands, helping brokers’
with their work and achieving their
targets. Miguel has worked during
the last 18 years in companies such
as Dapa, Hércules Hispano,
Royal Insurance, Athena and Pelayo.
During his spare time he enjoys relaxing
at the beach with his family and especially
sailing. |
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Enrique
Escamilla, Sales Account Manager
Enrique has
experience of over 25 years in the
insurance market that demonstrates
his ability in identifying and in
responding to brokers needs in the
Levante Area. Enrique’s main
aim is helping brokers in advising
customers of their insurance premium
finance needs. It is relevant his
experience in companies like Multimar,
AGF-Unión Fénix and
Mussap where he has demonstrated successfully
his effectiveness. He is a Valencia
Football Club supporter and likes
travelling with his family in his
spare time. |
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To read more about Close Premium Finance in the UK and Ireland, visit www.closepf.com |
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