Your IndustryApr 22 2021

Protection Guru appoints former Drewberry adviser

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Protection Guru appoints former Drewberry adviser
Rob Harvey, technical protection specialist at Protection Guru

Information hub Protection Guru has appointed former Drewberry adviser Rob Harvey as its technical protection specialist.

Harvey will work alongside its head of research, Adam Higgs, to deliver product research and analysis to advisers and providers in the newly created role.

He will also engage with advice firms to ensure they have the tools and resources available to deliver a high standard of protection advice to their clients.

At Drewberry Harvey worked as an adviser, learning and development manager, and head of health and protection.

He said: “Joining the business at this time feels like a really exciting opportunity and it is my hope and belief that Protection Guru will be the leading industry authority on protection insurance.”

Higgs commented: “We have big plans in the coming months and Rob’s experience and expertise in the protection market will be invaluable in helping us develop our services further, with the aim being to equip advisers with the knowledge and resources for them to deliver the best possible protection advice to their clients.”

Ian McKenna, founder of Protection Guru, which is part of FTRC, said: “FTRC has always sought to work with people who have first-hand experience in advice firms, who can strengthen our team’s knowledge of the practical challenges’ advisers face on a day-to-day basis.

“We are confident that Rob’s wealth of expertise will enhance the support and services we provide for advisers.”

chloe.cheung@ft.com

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