John Pickersgill

John Pickersgill is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the General Insurance industry, excelling in both UK and International markets.

He has a strong track record of leading business units in large, global insurers, overseeing full budgetary and P&L responsibilities, particularly in commercial underwriting, claims, service, and sales/distribution teams.

With expertise at Executive Committee and Board levels, John has engaged with top companies like Fortune 500, FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC 40, fostering relationships across the risk and insurance value chain, particularly with large corporate clients.

His specialization in Broker Engagement spans the UK, Europe, and International markets, and he has actively collaborated with renowned consultancy firms such as E&Y, McKinsey, Deloitte, Bain, and PWC, leading various business transformation projects.

Noteworthy achievements include active involvement in the strategic review and post-acquisition integration of XLC into AXAXL, a division of AXA, as part of the AXA CS strategic plan.

John is known as a passionate and dynamic leader, adept at nurturing talent, fostering high-performance teams, driving operational efficiencies, and aligning organizational culture to enhance customer satisfaction and meet strategic business objectives.

He holds a BA Hons degree in Business Administration and is ACII qualified.

Currently, John Pickersgill serves as the Group Chief Commercial Officer at Charles Taylor, with a rich history of key roles in eminent organizations such as Xceedance, AXA XL, AXA Corporate Solutions, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, AIG, Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty, and Independent Insurance, to name a few.