London,19th November, 2024 – Pioneering London Market technology specialist Ebix Europe is pleased to announce long-standing technology expert Jeff Ward as its new Sales Director, effective immediately.
Jeff brings a wealth of experience to the role, and was most recently an independent London market technology consultant. Formerly Head of Ebix Europe between 2012 and 2016, Jeff took his first steps in the technology sector of the London Market in 1989, remaining a key commentator and expert advisor to its technology journey ever since.
Ebix Europe’s three flagship products – PlacingHub, ExposureHub and Ebix Exchange – will be the focus of Jeff’s role, ensuring Ebix Europe leads the way in the market’s drive to becoming a truly digital market.
Pete Smyth, Vice-President at Ebix Europe, said: “Ebix Europe is a driving force in the digital revolution of the London Market, and under our new ownership we have fresh vigour and support for growth and innovation. Jeff brings with him so much experience and expertise in this space and has dedicated most of his career to the technological modernisation of the London Market. He is the perfect person to build on the progress we have already made on our mission to provide best-in-class technology and support to our clients. We have made great strides in 2024 with the launch of our new digital risk placing platform, PlacingHub, and now move forward with a renewed energy for growth.”
Jeff Ward, Sales Director, Ebix Europe, added: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to return to Ebix Europe to play a part in ensuring the success of its market-leading platforms, its first-class training and renowned customer support. PlacingHub is a platform with considerable heritage that perfectly addresses the needs of the market, and is reaching new heights with its data-first capability. ExposureHub is the newest and most powerful exposure management platform available, and Ebix Exchange provides class-leading digital accounting and settlement for many hundreds of firms. This is a significant arsenal of highly capable technology. A digital market is the future, and Ebix Europe is leading the charge.”
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About Ebix Europe
London market technology specialists Ebix Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebix Inc. the largest provider of electronic trading solutions and innovative Insurtech products to the global (re)insurance market, covering both large commercial and specialty markets.
Find out more: http://www.ebixeurope.co.uk/
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