Richard has 14 years’ experience in journalism and public relations in the insurance and reinsurance market. His editorial background as an award-winning journalist and editor helps clients foster a mutually beneficial working relationship with the media as a key tool in managing their reputations. Before joining Haggie Partners Richard worked for Incisive Media and most recently at an insurance PR consultancy. Email Richard

Damian has 20 years’ experience in PR consultancy, with a focus on financial services. Before PR, Damian’s career began with a four-year spell as a Lloyd’s insurance broker followed by three years in Asia as a financial journalist. He has extensive experience in financial PR, corporate positioning and issues management, helping small and large companies and their senior management to stay on or off the financial pages. Damian is also a trustee of Walking With The Wounded. Email Damian

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A chartered accountant and former plc finance director, David founded Haggie Partners in 1986. During his many years in communications David has been involved with companies in virtually every quoted sector from property, technology and engineering through to financial services. He has been at the forefront of insurance sector communications since the early 1990s when corporate capital came into the Lloyd’s market. Email David

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Elise joined Haggie Partners as PR Assistant in 2018 after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University with a First-Class Honours Degree in English Language and Communication. She has completed several internships in PR as well as gaining experience in freelance journalism, social media coordination and events management alongside her studies. Elise loves to write both in and outside of work and enjoys blogging in her free time. Email Elise

Adrian’s career straddles PR, journalism, and academia. Most of his 25+ years writing have been focussed on insurance. He has advised companies from Amlin to Zurich Re. He was News Editor of Insurance Day and Press Officer at the International Underwriting Association. Meanwhile he is Associate Director of the Centre for Financial History, University of Cambridge, and is probably the world’s leading historian of marine insurance. Email Adrian

Emily, originally from Boston, attended the University of Maryland, College Park and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. Before joining the Haggie team, Emily completed an internship at a small pr agency in Washington D.C. and has had numerous other internship experiences that have helped her build up an impressive skill set in the public relations and communications field. Email Emily

As a highly experienced senior personal assistant with several years’ experience already under her belt, Emma’s organisational and communication skills ensures efficient first-line support to the Partners and the team. Prior to Haggie Emma spent seven years at Nordea Bank where she supported the General Manager and the Investment Management team. Previous companies also include Barclays Bank. Emma is a keen runner and has run for many charities. Email Emma

Rowena is responsible for Haggie’s internal operations including finance, administration and the human resource function. Having joined Haggie in 2005 and with over 20 years experience across various sectors including marketing, IT consultancy, property and retail, she has long since accumulated the necessary skills and expertise to ensure that Haggie’s day-to-day processes run smoothly. Email Rowena

Mazin has a BSc (Hons) Business Administration degree from the University of the West of England (UWE BRISTOL). Prior to joining Haggie in 2018, Mazin began his professional career in PR and Events within the entertainment industry. During that time, and in conjunction with the rapid rise of social media, a music band he created with his twin brother as a hobby, started to gain a huge following online through social media networks and was subsequently offered a record deal. Whilst a recording artist working between the US, UK and Europe, Mazin developed extensive social media skills and expertise across all platforms, from years of hands-on and practical experience. He is highly skilled, creative and at the forefront of advances in social media innovations. Email Mazin

Jakub graduated in 2014 from Oxford University with a First Class degree in Classics and English and went on to complete an MSt in English Literature at Oxford in 2015. He has done internships and freelance work for newspapers both in the UK and abroad. Jakub joined Haggie in 2015 and, since then, his writing ability and international experience are proving a valuable addition to the Haggie team. Email Jakub

Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Olivia graduated from University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in communication. Before joining Haggie, Olivia completed a yearlong internship with publishing company, DC Thomson where she gained experience in PR and marketing.

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Gavin graduated from Kent Art College in 2002 and specialises in the design and implementation of both digital and graphic products. Whilst at Haggie, he has led the creation of client websites, apps and social media strategies, including content creation and monitoring. His graphic expertise include the creation of brand logos and all corporate literature ranging from annual reports to company brochures and promotional event giveaways. Gavin is also responsible for the design of websites, blog sites, email templates and exhibition stands. Email Gavin