

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Tim Smyth.
Tim has worked in insurance for 35 years and has held several CEO positions within Primary Group and within his own businesses. His previous roles include founder and CEO of MGA incubator, Precision Partnership, which was acquired by Primary Group in April 2019. Tim brings to UK General a considerable amount of expertise in leading and driving organisational transformation and growth.
We have also welcomed Michael Warren, Chief Finance Officer from Primary Group who will join the board as Non-Executive Director.
In a recent interview with Insurance Today in a recent interview Michael said ‘On a personal level, I am excited to be back at UK General where I spent five years in the business, when it was part of the Primary Group stable of companies and a leading force in the personal lines schemes sector.’
Tim also added ‘Our investors have ambitious plans for the business, and I look forward to leading it on a successful new journey, focusing on profitable underwriting and a strong customer culture, alongside a skilled and resourceful team’.