Paul Donnelly

Partner, DWF

His caseload ranges from complex injury and non-injury work, abuse claims and those involving social services to policy coverage advice, product liability work and contractual disputes.

Phil Farrar

National Development Director, Risk Management Partners

Phil began his career in 1986 with Municipal Mutual and worked at two of their branches where he stayed for 12 years, working as part of their National Public Sector Team. He joined RMP in 2004, where he was responsible for service delivery in the North of England and Scotland, as well as managing his own accounts.

Julia Reffell

Managing Director - Public Sector Practice, Marsh

Julia Reffell is Managing Director, Public Sector Practice at Marsh. Julia leads a specialist team that delivers risk management and insurance solutions for public sector organisations and social housing providers.

Marsh offers a comprehensive range of risk management and insurance broking services, whilst working in close partnership with each client to deliver a programme tailored to individual needs.

Wayne Rigby

President, ALARM

Wayne has worked in local government for over 30 years and currently manages the insurance function and the in-house claims handling team at Doncaster Council. He leads on sponsorship and chairs the ALARM Communications Panel.

John Shaftoe

Managing Director, Maven Public Sector

John is a well known figure in the public sector insurance market. He has over 40 years' experience in claims, underwriting and management roles. John heads up Maven's team of highly experienced underwriters and claims professionals which means they can deliver a highly flexible and proactive service to clients, with an overarching desire to build long-term relationships.