Matthew Collins
Managing Director
Matthew has 34 years broking and underwriting experience, both as part of the management team at an award-winning independent broker, as National Broking Director and UK Board member at Oval Insurance Broking and as Market Management Director at Arthur J Gallagher.
Matthew is a well-known figure within the insurance market, and, with his experience and connections, our clients benefit by being able to access specialist insurers at reduced distribution costs. Overseeing our growing sector development at Ascend, he has previously led teams that have won numerous industry awards. Matthew served on the Willis Towers Watson Networks Governance board member, helping form the future of the £500m gross premium network. Very hands on, you will find Matthew’s approach and different way of doing things very refreshing.
01245 449 061
Matthew.collins@ascendbroking.co.uk
Matt Price
Broking Director
Matt has nearly 25 years of commercial insurance broking experience across independent and multinational brokers. Prior to joining Ascend, Matt worked for Willis Towers Watson as Divisional Director within the UK & Global Transportation & Marine division – specialising for 7 years in freight forwarders, hauliers, car transportation and shipping – and, for 5 years, as the senior broker within Oval Insurance Broking.
Matt has a reputation as a personable, service-driven deal maker bringing clients and insurers together for specialist wordings and products. He has overall responsibility of the group’s broking and servicing strategy.
01245 449 062
Matt.price@ascendbroking.co.uk
Steven Gillespie
Account Executive
Steven has been with Ascend since October 2021, although he has been in the insurance world for approximately 10 years. During this time, Steven has always taken an interest in the waste industry, with the majority of his experience coming from insuring waste firms & motor fleets. Over the years, Steven has expanded his insurance skillset to include accompanying covers such as property, liabilities, goods in transit & plant sections.
Outside of work, Steven is usually pre-occupied by his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, called Sonny, and also attending as many Chelmsford City Football Club games as he can.
07719 069 267
Steven.gillespie@ascendbroking.co.uk