Gungor BaykanHead of Broking & OperationsBSc (Hons), Cert CII
Dealing with a mixture of personal & commercial lines, Gungor has over 20 years of experience within the insurance industry.
Gungor joined WRS in November 2020 & has since really enjoyed helping their clients in the charity sector. His expert areas are advising any motor related clients.
Away from work, he is a passionate football fan & an avid follower of Formula 1.
Francesca KirkhamHead of Business DevelopmentCert CII
Francesca has 20 years Insurance experience, 16 years of this has been spent at WRS Insurance Brokers specialising in Charity and Commercial Insurance. Francesca works with both new and existing clients and really enjoys getting to know her clients and ensuring their needs and requirements are met.
Francesca spends most of her spare time running after her two children and enjoys socialising with friends and family.
Sam CookHead of Existing BusinessCert CII
Sam started working at WRS Insurance in 2011 and is now Head of Existing Business specialising in Charity Insurance. Sam has been working within the insurance industry for over 20 years.
Sam also underwrites a scheme in which WRS Insurance is recommended by Cinema for All as a provider of specialist insurance for film societies.
Sam enjoys meeting her clients and attending business events where she can chat and share her knowledge.
Emma JefferySenior Claims ExecutiveCert CII
Emma has worked at WRS for over 22 years and is our longest-standing member of the team. Throughout that time, Emma has worked in all parts of the business but has landed on claims as her main area of expertise. The claims department allows her to have different challenges every day, and she takes great satisfaction in assisting clients to achieve settlement on their claims.
In her spare time she enjoys being with her family, going on dog walks and attending OCR training.
Geoff StrikeSenior Account ExecutiveCert CII
Geoff has 18 years experience in the industry, starting with SME and personal lines, specialising in Charity and Faith insurances since joining WRS over 9 years ago.
More recently, his role has developed to include accounts duties including insurer settlements while retaining a book of key clients including those with a focus on overseas risks.
Chris SimmondsNew Business Executive
Chris joined the WRS team in 2024 and has over 13 years’ experience within the insurance industry dealing with New Business, Renewals and Adjustments.
Outside of work Chris enjoys both playing and watching football and is also an FA Qualified coach.
Sarah CatchpoleNew Business ExecutiveBA (Hons), Cert CII
Sarah joined the WRS team in 2024, bringing her commercial lines insurance and extensive marketing experience to the New Business Team.
In Sarah’s spare time you will find her in the gym, spending time with her family (and cats), or binging true crime documentaries.
Danielle GingellAccount Executive
Dani has worked in insurance for 6 years and been at WRS for 3 and half years. She deals with a mixture of different clients but mainly looks after renewals and adjustments for commercial insurance.
She prefers to work personally with customers and enjoys building relationships. Dani spends most of her time running around after her animals, including chickens, 3 dogs and numerous reptiles.
Aisha Lovegrove Account Executive
Aisha has worked in insurance since 2008, dealing with a mixture of new business, renewals and adjustments for both personal lines and commercial insurances.
Aisha is a people person who enjoys building long lasting relationships with clients.
Emma VincentAccount Executive
Emma has over 11 years experience within the insurance industry dealing with Renewals, Adjustments and New business.
Emma is a people person who enjoys spending most of her time with friends and family. Going on walks and seeing her Niece and Nephews are her favourite things to do.
Eleanor DealAccount Executive
Eleanor has been part of the WRS team since 2023, contributing her skills and expertise to the dynamic world of insurance. In Eleanor’s spare time, you will find her riding horses which has been a lifelong passion since childhood, and also owning her own horses. She also enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and exploring the outdoors with her dogs.
Olivia GoodwinAccount Executive
Olivia Joined the WRS Team in 2024 and has over six years’ experience within the insurance industry dealing with renewals and adjustments.
In Olivia’s spare time you will find her socialising with friends, in the gym or spending quality time with family.
I started at SEIB in 1991 and have seen the company grow to its strength it is today. I am proud that SEIB is part of the Benefact Group and shares its values.