Meet the Team

Our experienced team of insurance professionals is here to provide expert advice and personal service.

At Ellis David, we believe insurance is about people, not policies. Our team combines decades of broking experience with genuine care for every client. Get to know the people who'll be looking after you.

Simon Brewster

Director & Owner

DIP CII

Simon joined the family business in May 2014. With a software background in investment banking, he focuses on using technology to improve Ellis David's service.

simon@ellisdavid.com

Denise Judge

Managing Director

DIP CII

Denise joined Ellis David as a broker in 2003 and was appointed Managing Director in 2012. She still works closely with customers to make sure they have the right protection in place.

denise@ellisdavid.com

Richard Hamill

Property Owners & Commercial Team Lead

Richard joined Ellis David in May 2021 and now manages the Property Owners and Commercial team.

richard@ellisdavid.com

Joshua Hyde

Broker (Property Owners)

Joshua joined Ellis David in October 2023 and works within the property owners team.

joshua@ellisdavid.com

Cameron Thompson

Broker (Commercial)

Cert CII

Cameron joined Ellis David in June 2024 in the Broker Support team, gained his Cert CII, and was promoted to Broker in the commercial team in October 2025.

cameron@ellisdavid.com

Fred Rumney

Broker (Commercial)

LLB, Cert CII

Fred joined Ellis David in January 2023 and works as a commercial broker.

fred.rumney@ellisdavid.com

Fred Brown

Personal Lines Team Lead

Cert CII

Fred joined Ellis David in February 2022, initially supporting the Croxley and London broking teams before progressing to a fully qualified broker role.

fred@ellisdavid.com

Neil Porter

Broker (Personal Lines)

Cert CII

Neil joined Ellis David in 2000 after completing college. He sources insurance quotes, makes policy adjustments, and provides claims assistance and advice for clients.

neil@ellisdavid.com

Daniel Gill

Broker (Personal Lines)

Cert CII

Daniel joined Ellis David in October 2023 and is part of the personal lines team.

daniel@ellisdavid.com

Connor Clare

Broker (Personal Lines)

Connor joined Ellis David in November 2023 and is part of the personal lines team.

connor@ellisdavid.com

Stuart Runciman

Broking Consultant

ACII

Stuart started consulting for Ellis David in February 2016. Before that he worked on Aviva's Distinct product range and held senior underwriting roles at Sterling Insurance and Chubb, specialising in high-net-worth clients.

stuart@ellisdavid.com