Jensten names Kathleen Durling Director of Underwriting
- October 13, 2025
- Posted by: Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
- Category: Insurance
Jensten Underwriting, a managing general agent within the Jensten Group, has announced the appointment of senior industry specialist Kathleen Durling as Director of Underwriting.
In her new role, Durling will spearhead two of Jensten Underwriting’s four strategic pillars: expanding specialist and niche underwriting capabilities and evolving a product roadmap aligned with the needs of the UK broking market.
She will leverage her proven track record in developing tailored insurance solutions and using data to improve underwriting decisions to help drive Jensten Underwriting’s growth and strengthen its position as a broker-centric MGA.
Durling brings over 15 years of experience, having most recently served at Simply Business, where she refined her expertise in product development and data-driven decision-making.
Prior to that she held senior roles at Victor Insurance, CGI, MS Amlin, and Chaucer, where she strengthened her expertise in underwriting leadership and product innovation, gained from a distinguished career that includes
Jamie Lewis, Managing Director of Jensten Underwriting, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Kat to Jensten Underwriting. Her appointment is a game-changer for our team, bringing unparalleled expertise in product innovation and development.
“Kat’s vision and leadership will accelerate our mission to create an MGA that brokers choose for our extensive product range and specialist underwriting expertise, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our partners and their clients.”
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 desire for creating tailored underwriting solutions. I am excited to start working with the team and our brokers to expand and evolve our specialist products that meet the evolving needs of brokers and their clients.”
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