Jensten Underwriting has named Kathleen (Kat) Durling as its new director of underwriting, marking a key step in the company’s ongoing five-year expansion strategy.
Bringing more than 15 years of industry experience, Durling joins from Simply Business, where she held a senior leadership role. Her career includes previous positions at Victor Insurance, CGI, MS Amlin, and Chaucer, with expertise spanning underwriting, data-driven decision-making, and product innovation.
In her new role, Durling will spearhead the expansion of Jensten Underwriting’s specialist insurance portfolio and lead the development of a strategic product roadmap tailored to the UK insurance brokerage market.
Commenting on her appointment, Durling said: “I’m delighted to join Jensten Underwriting at such a pivotal moment in its growth journey. The company’s commitment to innovation and its broker-focused approach aligns perfectly with my passion for creating tailored underwriting solutions. I look forward to working closely with the team and our broker partners to evolve and grow our specialist product offerings.”
Jensten Underwriting, part of the broader Jensten Group, expects Durling’s leadership to support its ambition to enhance its market presence and reputation among UK insurance brokers—both through digital platforms and the strength of its underwriting team.
Established in 2022, Jensten Underwriting operates as a managing general agent (MGA). Its parent company, the Jensten Group, employs over 800 staff across 35 UK locations and manages more than £500 million in gross written premiums annually.
