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    Taurus appoints industry veteran as Chairman

    19 October 2026
    James Agnew, Chairman of Taurus Risk

    Taurus Risk, a start-up specialist insurance broker, today announces the appointment of industry veteran James Agnew as Chairman. With more than three decades of experience, James brings significant sector expertise and strategic insight to support the company's next stage of growth.

    James has a strong track record in the insurance industry, having founded and sold his previous business in a £260 million transaction. His deep understanding of the commercial and private markets and his commitment to client first service align closely with Taurus's culture and ambitions.

    "We're delighted to have James on board as Chairman. James brings unparalleled experience and is a true stalwart of the industry. His endorsement and appointment as chairman is a major vote of confidence in our approach. We're entering an immensely exciting period of growth and now have a compelling mix of youthful drive and grey hair to drive the business forward."

    - Thomas Beckett, Founder, Taurus Risk

    Commenting on his appointment, James Agnew said:

    "As Chairman of Taurus, my job is to help drive the business forward. I have been in insurance for 30 years and sold my own business for £260m - unfortunately the tax man took a lot of that but that's life!"

    "We are different to most insurance brokers because we will always put the client first - as I get older my observation is that talking to a human being seems harder and harder."

    "At Taurus - we combine the human factor with technology - any of our clients can talk to us whenever they need to."

    "I think we can give a different prospective view to clients be it commercial or private."

    - James Agnew, Chairman

    James will work closely with the leadership team to strengthen Taurus's position as a trusted partner for clients across the UK and support key strategic initiatives as the business continues to expand its specialist offerings while maintaining its commitment to exceptional service.

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