Partner and Managing Consultant Milena Parker-Jurd
Milena specialises in executive search across Insurance, Insurtech, and Climate Risk, recruiting senior leaders who enable innovation and manage emerging risk.
She brings deep sector knowledge and global networks across specialist areas including alternative risk transfer, parametric insurance, cyber risk, weather modelling, and risk management. From MGAs and Insurtechs to (re)insurers and brokers, Milena partners with clients using insurance as a lever for progress in an increasingly complex and connected world.
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Case StudyOpening the US market for two cyber insurance innovators
For cyber MGAs expanding into North America, commercial success depends on leadership with the relationships, market credibility, and distribution expertise to build sustainable growth. Through partnerships with BOXX and Onda,…
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Building the leadership behind Arbol and LilyPad’s new insurance model
Leading climate risk analytics company Arbol acquired property insurer LilyPad to create a new model for insurance, combining advanced risk analytics with carrier capability. Because we understood both the business…
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Chief Innovation Officer builds post-acquisition specialty insurance capability
Rajiv Matta has joined LilyPad to help develop new insurance products and programmes leveraging Arbol’s climate analytics and carrier infrastructure. The appointment has enabled Arbol to create data-driven insurance solutions…
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Embedded cyber insurance provider BOXX appoints President to lead U.S. expansion
Cyber insurance and cyber protection company BOXX Insurance has appointed Elizabeth Kim as President of BOXX USA as the business continues to scale its specialised cyber products across the United…
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ICEYE builds earth science founding team to advance global hazard intelligence
ICEYE, the leader in real-time Earth observation, has built its founding Earth Science team to enhance its ability to model, predict, and respond to global weather-driven catastrophes. These strategic appointments…
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Arbol expands energy portfolio with Director of Battery & Energy Storage Insurance
Arbol has appointed a Director of Battery & Energy Storage Insurance as it grows its presence in the energy markets. The role strengthens Arbol’s ability to support participants in the…
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Founding US business development team drives Onda’s North American launch
Onda, the cyber MGA delivering tech-driven insurance solutions for mid-market enterprises, has established its founding US Business Development team as it launches operations across North America. The new team will…
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Testimonial
We are looking forward to a long, fruitful partnership with the Wenham Carter Team
Robert Murray, Head of Talent Acquisition - North America | HBS
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48 hr search-to-shortlist. Accelerating specialty market expansion for HSB through a targeted leadership hire
Specialty insurer Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), part of Munich Re, was looking to expand its Customer Risk Solutions division across alternative and specialised insurance markets. Having already taken several candidates…
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Wrisk strengthens European growth with new with Director of Sales appointment
Wrisk, the automotive insurance innovator reshaping mobility through data-driven technology, has appointed a Director of Sales to support its next phase of European expansion. The new role will be central…
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McKenzie Intelligence Services Names CTO to Advance AI-Driven Geospatial Insights
McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS), a global leader in geospatial intelligence, has appointed a new Chief Technology Officer to shape its technological strategy and accelerate innovation. With a mission to empower…
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Milena & Sabrina have been a great support to us over the past couple of years! They are specialists in the emerging tech space, and great headhunters!
Helen Tomlinson, Chief People Officer | Laka
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We are looking forward to a long, fruitful partnership with the Wenham Carter Team
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