Partners at PRMP LLP
Martin Craven
Martin studied Building Surveying and Construction at College (now UEL) before working for both surveying and architectural partnerships in Central London. He then spent six years in the Essex Fire and Rescue Service, gaining valuable experience, before taking up a management position working for a property company. Martin moved into the Insurance industry in 1990, working for Ellis & Buckle, a large firm of Loss Adjusters, based in London. Martin specialised in theft cases, including large antique losses. He was also involved in claims involving the Lloyds market, dealing regularly with brokers.
In 1995, Martin joined Independent Insurance and began working as a Private Client Risk Surveyor specialising in the HNW market, including property, High Risk Motor and Estate Risks. Martin's role developed into managing a team of Private Client surveyors prior to the demise of Independent Insurance in June 2001. Martin was involved in the setting up of Zurich Private Clients, being involved in all Risk Management aspects and survey documentation/procedures. In April 2002, he went into partnership with other experienced specialists, forming Promise Risk Management Partnership (PRMP), who specialise in all aspects of Risk Management & security to all markets.
Brian Verney
Brian began his insurance career in the mid 80’s on the counter of a busy insurance brokers learning people skills fast, only to leave insurance for the fire service where he was 2 years at Rolls Royce Plc (Leavesden Airport) and 9 years retained with Herts Fire & Rescue, gaining valuable experience of fire risk.
Brian returned to his first employer to head up a new Private Clients department which ultimately brought him to the attention of Independent Insurance, who he joined in 1998 to embark on a career in Risk Management as a Private Client Risk Surveyor specialising in the High Net Worth market, including property, High Risk Motor and Estate Risks. It was here that Brian first met and worked with Martin prior to the demise of Independent Insurance in June 2001.
Brian then joined Home & Legacy as Business Development Manager in 2001 and when needing help with the risk management of new product lines, utilised the services of Promise Risk Management Partnership (PRMP) in 2002.
In 2006, Brian left and set up his own risk management consultancy whilst continuing to work with and for PRMP until 2014 when he joined Chubb to take up the position of Senior Risk Consultant. At Chubb, Brian worked throughout Europe servicing the clients and brokers in the High and Ultra High Net Worth markets, becoming one of their most experienced Risk Consultants.
Brian joined PRMP LLP as a Partner in April 2021.