CAMPION INSURANCE have made two appointments to its senior leadership team.
Damian Smith has been appointed Chief Trading Officer with Brian Thorp joining as Chief Operating Officer.
In the last three years, Campion has integrated more than fifteen acquisitions to its operating model. The business was acquired by PIB Group in 2021 and is now PIB’s lead brand in the Irish market.
Having joined the company in 2017, Damian moves from Head of Commercial to his new post. He previously held senior business development roles with Aon, Zurich and Quinn Insurance. In his expanded role, Damian will lead trading strategy and commercial performance across the organisation, supporting continued growth and market expansion.
Brian joins Campion from AXA Insurance, where he served as Head of Motor Damage Claim. As Chief Operating Officer, Brian will focus on operational excellence, scalability, and enhancing the customer journey as the business continues to grow.
Speaking about the appointments, Jim Campion, CEO said, ‘The last three years at Campion Insurance have been transformative. We have integrated over 15 businesses, modernised our operating model, and continued to grow while maintaining a strong focus on exceptional customer service. As we move into the next stage of our development, it was important to build a leadership team that combines deep knowledge of Campion Insurance with fresh perspective and external expertise. Damian and Brian bring exactly that balance. Their experience and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our market position and deliver long-term value for our customers and partners”.
