Staff
We have a great team that want to help as much as possible. All are fully trained and focused on assisting your needs. So here’s who’s who at Independent!
Ray Johnson MIoD (Proprietor)
Ray is the Proprietor of the company which was established in 1991. Ray is involved with various professional bodies and groups and is a member of the Institute of Directors. He serves on the council of the local Chartered Insurance Institute and attends regular regulatory meetings in London. Ray is a long standing member of the Rotary Club of Folkestone and is proud to be the Chairman of the Channel Chamber of Commerce. When he gets the time he enjoys running and participating in marathons.
Mark Rundle (General Manager)
Mark is our latest member of staff and has joined us in May 2008. You may remember that Mark worked for us some five years ago and is pleased to be back catching up with old clients. He has a wealth of experience within the commercial insurance industry and as well as providing quotations and servicing existing clients, he also assists with implementing the British Standards and compliance procedures. During his free time, he likes to read, watch cricket and attends regular pub quizzes (he hopes to be on ‘eggheads’ very soon)!
Vikki Harris (Sales Executive)
Vikki has considerable experience within the insurance industry. She joined our team having previously worked for Hill House Hammond locally. Vikki deals with all the insurance aspects and is increasingly working within the commercial sector. She enjoys reading, horse riding and motorcycle rallies.
Grant Reeves (Sales Executive)
Grant has been with the company since July 2003 and completed his NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration in 2005. Grant deals with personal insurance sales, administration for commercial insurance and in addition handles environmental aspects. He is also pretty much a PA to Ray! Grant enjoys shopping, art and playing sports.
Sylvia Best ACII (Accounts Manager)
Sylvia joined the company back in 2003 as Accounts Manager and handles many aspects of our British Standard Systems. She is an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and has over 30 years experience in the insurance industry. She is also Treasurer and past President of the Insurance Institute of Folkestone, Canterbury and East Kent. She enjoys yoga, cycling and walking, theatre and foreign travel.
Laura Segust (Administration Assistant)
Laura recently completed her Business Administration NVQ Level 2 under the Apprenticeship scheme and deals with various administrational aspects. She is a member of the Marshmallows netball team and enjoys shopping, socialising and enjoys going to the movies.