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A non-standard company for non-standard insurance. Innovative, established and pioneers of smart, supported insurance solutions.
The Ceta story begins…
Ceta can trace it's origins back to 1993 servicing the needs of intermediaries with a digital sourcing solution for property insurance.
Ceta designs, builds and maintains its own technology, which means that we are always in control. This enables us to move quickly and efficiently building innovative solutions for your clients.
Standard property insurance from a panel of providers that meets your clients needs.
As specialists in property insurance, we know risk and our experience in building innovative tech solutions means that we can produce the support you need quickly and efficiently.
Collaboration & innovation
At Ceta we work with more than 25 insurers under full delegated authority enabling us to provide collaborative solutions for your client’s needs. Covering more than 31 specialist risks we look to maintain a quotability footprint in excess of 90%
Your money safe, your clients satisfied
We pay attractive rates of commission and more importantly we have a commission guarantee which means we will continue to pay you commission for as long as the policy lasts and with retention rates well over 85% you can build embedded income into your business for years to come.
Our board
Brendan Devine
Meet Brendan Devine, Chief Executive Officer who joined Ceta in August 2020.
Brendan Devine
Meet Brendan Devine, Chief Executive Officer. He joined the Ceta team in August 2020. With over 30 years experience in the financial service and insurance industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge into the business. Brendan has successfully grown businesses in the UK and Ireland, including household names, from GE Money Motor Finance to Kwik Fit Insurance and also setting up his own venture in Sure Thing! He prides himself on putting the customer at the heart of the business.
Outside of work, Brendan enjoys travelling, going on walks and playing golf.
Ian Gilbert
Meet Ian Gilbert, Chief Financial Officer and with Ceta since May 2019.
Ian Gilbert
Meet Ian Gilbert, Chief Financial Officer and with Ceta since May 2019. Prior to working at Ceta, Ian was Director of Finance at Hawk Incentives, part of a global incentives and rewards company. His favourite aspect of working at Ceta is the people and the technology and says it’s very exciting to be part of building a great company that is using its technology and data to develop ground breaking solutions for its clients.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending time with his young family, skiing, cycling and playing squash.
Matthew Donaldson
Meet Matthew Donaldson, Chairman of the Atec Group since September 2024.
Matthew Donaldson
Meet Matthew Donaldson, Chairman of our group since September 2024. Matthew has over 30 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Formerly CEO of BGL Group and founder of Compare the Market, Matthew is a high-profile figure in the UK insurance industry. His focus is supporting the growth of the business and ensuring the best outcomes for our customers.
Outside of work Matthew likes to spend time with his family and socialising with friends.
Our Management Team
James O'Hara
Commercial Director
james.ohara@ceta.co.uk
James O'Hara
Commercial Director
james.ohara@ceta.co.uk
Luke Sims-Wilson
Head of Product
luke.sims-wilson@ceta.co.uk
Luke Sims-Wilson
Head of Product
luke.sims-wilson@ceta.co.uk
Andy Brown
Head of Technology
andy.brown@ceta.co.uk
Andy Brown
Head of Technology
andy.brown@ceta.co.uk
Stewart Barnett
Head of Marketing
stewart.barnett@ceta.co.uk
Stewart Barnett
Head of Marketing
stewart.barnett@ceta.co.uk
Lucy Arundell
HR Manager
lucy.arundell@ceta.co.uk
Lucy Arundell
HR Manager
lucy.arundell@ceta.co.uk
Stephen Corbett
Growth Manager
stephen.corbett@ceta.co.uk
Stephen Corbett
Growth Manager
stephen.corbett@ceta.co.uk
Simon Brain
Operations Manager
simon.brain@ceta.co.uk
Simon Brain
Operations Manager
simon.brain@ceta.co.uk