Paul Maynard - Everyone at Airmic was saddened by news that Paul Maynard of Willis died on 13 October aged 60.

Everyone at Airmic was saddened by news that Paul Maynard of Willis died on 13 October aged 60.  Described as a ‘colossus’ of the industry, Paul worked extensively with the association in recent years and will be remembered for his wisdom, enthusiasm and willingness to put others before his own interests.

“Airmic has lost a true friend, a man of enormous experience and extraordinary technical knowledge who brought lively and original thinking to his work. We are very grateful for all Paul did to support Airmic over many years. He will be sadly missed by Airmic and the entire market,” said Airmic chief executive John Hurrell.

Paul joined Willis in September 2006 as an established senior insurance broking professional and became the Chief Placement Officer of Willis UK Retail – responsible for broking, technical standards, training and competence, and the overall market relationship.

 “We are all saddened by Paul’s premature passing and there is broad consensus across colleagues, competitors and insurers that we have lost somebody who was uniquely talented. Few people will ever match his contribution to our market in terms of influence, education and fun,” said David Martin, CEO, Willis UK.

Paul was a vice president of both the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Insurance Institute of London. He was a Freeman of the City of London and member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers. He leaves wife Rowena and children Georgina, 21, Harry, 19, and Hilary Rose, 16.

Paul Maynard