Underwriting

London, Lloyd’s and the Regions

Our Underwriting unit has a proven long term track record working with candidates and clients from in London, Lloyd’s and the Regions from junior to Senior Level. Partnering with companies from large corporate to SME.

Meet the team


Matthew Waters
Matthew Waters

Founder & CEO

020 4537 4001

As company founder Matthew has built Harrison Holgate from the core principles of long term partnerships, trust and transparency.

Initially commencing his career within the insurance industry Matthew worked within Claims, Underwriting & Sales before moving into recruitment with a large PLC firm.

With a 23 year track record successfully recruiting within Underwriting, Broking and Claims Matthew now focuses on running and growing the Underwriting and Broking unit.

Lee Blackman
Lee Blackman

Director & Equity Partner

020 4537 4004

Lee is a Director of Harrison Holgate with 20+ years of experience recruiting market professionals into the Lloyd’s, London, and UK Insurance sectors.

Focussing on Senior and Search level assignments and responsible for securing high profile candidates for clients through the utilisation of an extensive network of contacts, colleagues, and friends within the market.

Working with Insurance Companies, Broking Houses, Managing Agencies and Lloyd’s Syndicates, Lee’s consultative approach and tireless work ethic has proven successful in providing a professional and effective service to both employers and job seekers alike.

Specialist areas of focus include Analytics, Data, Operations, Risk, and Compliance.

George Debenham
George Debenham

Senior Recruitment Consultant

020 4537 4016

George is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Harrison Holgate, specialising exclusively in underwriting appointments across the Lloyd’s and London market.

He manages roles from junior through to senior level, partnering closely with clients to support hiring across the full underwriting lifecycle.

George is committed to building long-term relationships and delivering a consultative, market-focused approach to both clients and candidates within the insurance industry.


Abigail Walsh
Abigail Walsh

Recruitment Consultant

020 4537 4006

Abigail joins our Underwriting team supporting George Debenham collaborating with clients across the London and regional markets to identify and attract junior to mid-level talent, while supporting candidates in developing and progressing their careers within the industry.

Abigail is known for delivering a professional and transparent service, with a focus on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.


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