A personal service
from our team

Charles Hamilton

Chief Executive, Newmarket

Weatherbys Hamilton is the culmination of Charles’ career that has morphed through Bradstock Hamilton, Hamilton & Partners and Lycetts. In addition to his role as Chief Executive, Charles continues to advise clients across the business and is involved in any significant issues.

Beth Sharkey

Partner, Newmarket

Beth started her career working for David Minton and spent a further 18 years working at the British Bloodstock Agency, Hamilton & Partners and Lycetts before joining Weatherbys Hamilton as a founder partner. Beth looks after many high profile owners and specialises in all areas of equine insurance.

Alec Moore

Partner, Newmarket

Alec spent 6 years with Gauntlet Insurance before moving to Hamilton & Partners and then Lycetts. He was a founder partner of Weatherbys Hamilton and advises private clients and landowners all over the country.

Jonny McIrvine

Partner, Newmarket

Jonny began his career at Willis Faber before moving on to BGI Bloodstock, Hamilton & Partners, Lycetts and Weatherbys Hamilton, where he is a partner. He advises bloodstock owners and private clients, as well as specialising in hail insurance for fruit growers in the UK.

James White

Chief Financial Officer, Newmarket

James qualified as an accountant (ACCA) in 1999. He left Lycetts to join Weatherbys Hamilton at its inception and manages all financial aspects of the business.

Lydia Courtice

Chief Operating Officer, Newmarket

Lydia graduated from the University of Exeter with a law degree and spent 8 years in the City. She joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2019 where she manages the operational side of the business.

Stephanie Randall

Account Manager, Newmarket

After 15 years in the British Bloodstock Agency’s insurance department, Steph moved to Hamilton & Partners and then Lycetts, before joining Weatherbys Hamilton at the start. She looks after a wide range of bloodstock clients and specialises in all areas of equine insurance.

Lucy Horan

Account Executive, Newmarket

After graduating from Newcastle University in 2017 with a degree in Geography, Lucy joined Weatherbys Hamilton where she works with Beth Sharkey and Stephanie Randall and looks after bloodstock clients.

Olivia Aulton

Account Executive, Newmarket

Olivia joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2017 after working with horses and works with Beth Sharkey and Stephanie Randall in looking after bloodstock clients.

Karen Hunt

Account Executive, Newmarket

Karen has spent all her career in insurance and left Jelf in Newmarket to join Weatherbys Hamilton in 2020. She works with Alec Moore and Jonny McIrvine in looking after private clients.

Richard Chugg

Partner, Swindon

Richard joined Weatherbys Hamilton at its inception having previously worked at Hamilton & Partners and Lycetts. He leads the Swindon office and looks after a wide range of bloodstock and private clients.

Martin Wright

Partner, Swindon

Martin spent 30 years with the NFU and joined Weatherbys Hamilton as a partner in 2016. He specialises in farms, estates and private clients, as well as having particular expertise in the insurance of classic cars.

Angus Maclean

Partner, Swindon

After a commission in the Scots Guards, Angus worked for Lycetts and Howdens before joining Weatherbys Hamilton as a partner in 2016. He advises private clients all over the country.

David Bates

Account Manager, Swindon

David joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2013 after working for Hamilton & Partners and Lycetts. He has extensive knowledge of private client insurance and is a key support to the partners in the Swindon office.

Charlie Denman

Account Executive, Swindon

Charlie graduated from the Royal Agricultural College in 2014 to work for Ecclesiastical Insurance as an underwriter. He joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2019 to specialise in private client and farm and estate insurance and has a keen interest in agriculture management.

Sharon Bennett-Thomas

Account Manager, Swindon

After working at Gallagher Heath and as a client services manager at Towergate, Sharon joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2018 and supports the partners in all aspects of private client and farm and estate insurance

Tracy Hayward

Account Executive, Swindon

Tracy has worked in private client insurance for most of her career. She joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2016 where she plays a key role in managing the Swindon office’s private clients.

Olivia Van Grutten

Account Executive, Swindon

Olivia graduated from the Royal Agricultural University and joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2018 where she works with Richard Chugg in looking after bloodstock clients.

Rachael Simmons

Account Executive, Swindon

From starting her insurance career with the NFU and Zurich, Rachael joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2020 and is a key member of the team looking after private and farm & estate clients.

Nick Cheyne

Partner, Wellingborough

Nick joined Weatherbys Ltd in 2004 as Client Relations Director and then moved to Weatherbys Hamilton as Partner. He manages relationships with a wide range of clients and is an important introducer of new ones.

Nick Craven

Communications Director, Wellingborough

Nick is Communications Director Weatherbys Bank and sits on the board of Weatherbys Hamilton. He has a background in insurance and has extensive contact with bloodstock clients.

Matthew Haxby

Partner, Wellingborough

Matthew was a longstanding member of the Weatherbys Insurance team before it folded in to Weatherbys Hamilton in 2012. He has extensive knowledge of the bloodstock industry and looks after owners and breeders all over the country.

Stephen Howard

Account Manager, Wellingborough

Stephen joined Weatherbys Hamilton at the start after extensive experience with Weatherbys Insurance. He looks after a substantial number of bloodstock clients all over the country.

Anita James

Account Executive, Wellingborough

Anita joined Weatherbys in 1989 and has been with Weatherbys Hamilton since the start. She plays a key role in managing the Wellingborough bloodstock clients.

Caroline Roberts

Account Executive, Wellingborough

Caroline joined Weatherbys Insurance in 2003 and then Weatherbys Hamilton in 2013. She provides support and a high level of service to a wide range of bloodstock clients.

Sarah Ryan

Account Handler, Wellingborough

Sarah joined Weatherbys Bank before moving to Weatherbys Hamilton in 2017. She previously worked for the NFU and brings a wide range of knowledge to her bloodstock and liability clients.

Will Johnson

Partner, Penrith

Will joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2015 after spells with the NFU in Lancaster and Howdens in London. He is the founder partner of the Penrith office and specialises in providing bespoke private client and farms and estates insurance.

Morgan Prescott

Account Executive, Penrith

Morgan worked as a bloodstock manager for Mark Johnston in Middleham before joining Weatherbys Hamilton in 2018. Morgan works with Will Johnson in providing a high level of service to the office’s clients.

Clare Blakely

Partner, London

Clare practised as a chartered accountant before pursuing a career as an executive search specialist. She joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2015 to consolidate its relationship with Weatherbys Bank and became a Partner in 2019. Clare specialises in Private Client insurance and looks after a wide range of clients.

James Innes

Partner, Edinburgh

James joined Weatherbys Hamilton in May 2020 to open our new office in Edinburgh. He was previously with Lycetts and specialises in all aspects of private client and farm & estate insurance.

Guy Baxter

Partner, Horsham

Guy joined Weatherbys Hamilton in 2020 to set up the Horsham office after a successful career in private client and farm & estate insurance with Aon and then Lycetts.

Roger Weatherby

Chairman, LLP Board

Chief Executive, Weatherbys Bank

Charles Hamilton

Chief Executive, LLP Board

Andrew Turberville Smith

Executive, LLP Board

Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer Weatherbys Bank

Nick Craven

Communications Director, LLP Board

Communications Director Weatherbys Bank

Julian Taylor

Non-Executive Director, LLP Board

Past Director of Miller Insurance Services

Mark Egar

Non-Executive Director, LLP Board

Past Director of Savills (UK)