Besso
Nikki Melbourne has a diverse work experience in the insurance industry. Nikki is currently working as the Head of Facultative at Inver Re since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Besso as the Head of Facultative Broking and Divisional Director from January 2020 to May 2022. Nikki also worked as a Partner at JLT Re from September 2018 to January 2020. In their earlier years, Nikki held roles at RSA as the Wholesale International Lead Underwriter from September 2017 to September 2018, and as an International Property Underwriter from September 2015 to September 2017. Nikki worked at Mapfre Global Risks as a Property Underwriter from April 2014 to September 2015, and at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty as a Property Underwriter from October 2010 to April 2014. Nikki started their career at Ibex Insurance as a Claims Handler from June 2008 to September 2010, and earlier on, they had an administrative assistant role at Amlin during their vacation periods from 2006 to 2010.
Nikki Melbourne's education history includes completing their A levels in English Language, History, and Spanish from Coopers Company and Coborn Sixth Form between 2004 and 2006. Following that, they attended the University of Southampton from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies.
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Besso
We are a long-established Lloyd’s broker whose origins date back to the Besso family, an accomplished name in Italian insurance. We provide access to global insurance and reinsurance markets, and have a team of experts who handle a huge variety of risks through our specialist divisions. Versatility and reliability are hallmarks of the Besso brand. We operate in all geographies and cater for every major industry and business sector as well as niche markets. Moreover, we continually refine and expand our services to meet new needs. Our business embraces wholesale, retail and reinsurance products, and is reinforced by a highly experienced in-house claims team that spans all our divisions. From a predominantly North American operation in the early years, we have widened our focus to include treaty and facultative insurance across a huge variety of business lines worldwide. Besso provides specialist access to Lloyd’s and all major insurance markets, and we work closely with other brokers and intermediaries to ensure global distribution. Many of our contracts are executed under binding authority facilities held by Besso Ltd. Working with Besso, you have an expert international team on your side with generations of insurance experience. You are assured of the highest professional standards, an independent perspective and a flexible approach, together with traditional broking values that are enhanced by our innovative and entrepreneurial style. Supporting every part of the insurance chain, we are respected for the strength, versatility and breadth of our global business. Below are Besso’s specialist services, which enhance the skills and expertise offered through each of our divisions. In 2021, we became part of the Ardonagh Group. Within the Ardonagh Group, Besso are part of Ardonagh Specialty, the largest independent specialty broker in the London market.