Team

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Garry Fearn

Chairman

Garry joined ECA Group in 2014 as Chairman of the insurance and broking subsidiaries. His previous roles include Chief Exec of MMA Insurance Ltd, Executive Deputy Chairman of Covea and Director of Swinton Insurance.

Garry Fearn

Chairman

Garry joined ECA Group in 2014 as Chairman of the insurance and broking subsidiaries. His previous roles include Chief Exec of MMA Insurance Ltd, Executive Deputy Chairman of Covea and Director of Swinton Insurance.

Hugh Wright

Managing Director

Hugh joined ECIS in January 2007 and has been on the Board since January 2018. Hugh is responsible for product delivery, commercial engagement and strategic operations, with a focus on delivering high quality customer service and top class product performance.

Hugh Wright

Managing Director

Hugh joined ECIS in January 2007 and has been on the Board since January 2018. Hugh is responsible for product delivery, commercial engagement and strategic operations, with a focus on delivering high quality customer service and top class product performance.

Rob Low

Business Development Executive

Rob joined ECIS in 2023 bringing almost 20 years’ experience in the SME and personal private medical insurance industry. Rob is responsible for helping ECIS clients build effective benefit packages to retain their best performers and attract new talent to their businesses. Rob is passionate about providing a professional and efficient service that takes in the big picture without sacrificing the details.

Rob Low

Business Development Executive

Rob joined ECIS in 2023 bringing almost 20 years’ experience in the SME and personal private medical insurance industry. Rob is responsible for helping ECIS clients build effective benefit packages to retain their best performers and attract new talent to their businesses. Rob is passionate about providing a professional and efficient service that takes in the big picture without sacrificing the details.

Diane Carnell

Employee Benefits Supervisor

Since joining the ECA in 1988 Diane has provided administrative and secretarial support to a number of divisions within the Trade Association, including JIB Pensions, ECIC, Directorate and ECA Group. In 2005 Diane moved to the Employee Benefits Division (ECIS) where she has built an extensive knowledge of the JIB and Employee Benefits products.

Diane Carnell

Employee Benefits Supervisor

Since joining the ECA in 1988 Diane has provided administrative and secretarial support to a number of divisions within the Trade Association, including JIB Pensions, ECIC, Directorate and ECA Group. In 2005 Diane moved to the Employee Benefits Division (ECIS) where she has built an extensive knowledge of the JIB and Employee Benefits products.

Peter Carter

Compliance & Reporting Executive

Peter joined ECIS in 2025 and brings compliance experience gained in both the private and public sectors to the team. He adopts a pro active approach, using data, insights and feedback to provide meaningful, timely reporting and insights that support customers and underpin adherence to regulation and governance.

Peter Carter

Compliance & Reporting Executive

Peter joined ECIS in 2025 and brings compliance experience gained in both the private and public sectors to the team. He adopts a pro active approach, using data, insights and feedback to provide meaningful, timely reporting and insights that support customers and underpin adherence to regulation and governance.

Josh Reed

Employee Benefits Administrator

Josh joined ECIS in 2023 as Employee Benefits Administrator. With a strong background in insurance and customer service, his attention to detail, proactive approach and deep understanding of insurance policies make him a valuable asset to our organization. Josh Enjoys supporting customers and delivering a high quality outcomes.

Josh Reed

Employee Benefits Administrator

Josh joined ECIS in 2023 as Employee Benefits Administrator. With a strong background in insurance and customer service, his attention to detail, proactive approach and deep understanding of insurance policies make him a valuable asset to our organization. Josh Enjoys supporting customers and delivering a high quality outcomes.

“I know how important it is to care for our employees welfare. Them being out of work due to sickness of any kind causes all employers labour problems. It is therefore important to get them fit and back to work as soon as possible. To aid this I provide Bupa healthcare to all our staff and operatives. I would advise all employers to consider providing the same benefits, not only do you owe it to your employees but it will save you a lot of suffering as well.”

Phil Fagg, Managing Director, GW&E Wright Ltd

“Many thanks for your help and support during our integration process to bring four newly acquired businesses healthcare arrangements together under one scheme. ”

Mark Longley, Corporate Services Director, Edwin James

“Dodd Group have noticed a definite positive result in early identification of issues and swifter prognosis and treatment.”

Mary-Ann Clayton, Group HR, Dodd Group

“We've done the research and we cannot get the quality or level of coverage elsewhere in the marketplace.”

Richard Bowker, Managing Director, Bowker Ltd