Colin Lloyd

Colin Lloyd has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the insurance and financial services industry. Colin started their career as a Development Executive at Aon Risk Services from 1992 to 1995, followed by a similar role at Marsh from 1995 to 1997. Colin then joined Jonathan Wren as a Managing Consultant, establishing the company's brand in the GI and FS market. In 1999, they moved to Reed Insurance as a Business Manager, eventually becoming an Executive Divisional Manager, responsible for managing multiple locations and a team of direct reports.

Colin's career shifted towards coaching and career management in 2012 when they worked as a Career Coach and Career Management Trainer at Retraining. Colin then joined Personal Career Management as a Career Coach, specializing in career review, motivation, profile assessment, career action planning, and self-marketing. Colin also worked as a Career Coach and Outplacement Specialist at Personal Career Management from 2019 to 2022, providing high-quality tailored career management and outplacement programs.

Colin also held leadership roles at John Gibson Associates as a Commercial Operations Director, overseeing UK operations and supporting franchisees. In 2017, they joined Search Consultancy as a Divisional Manager in the Insurance and Financial Services division, where they played a key role in the company's success.

Currently, Colin serves as the Director and Insurance and Financial Services Lead for the South at Heat Recruitment.

Colin Lloyd attended Chester College of Further Education from 1979 to 1982 where they obtained a BTEC National Certificate in Business Administration. Prior to that, they attended Wirral Grammar School for boys from 1972 to 1979, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Colin also has additional certifications, including Level A & B Testing from the British Psychological Society and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute. The specific year of obtaining the additional certifications is not provided.