Staff Biographies
David Waters Managing Director
David initially trained with Royal insurance and moved into insurance broking in 1986 working for CE Heath and Jardines, before establishing CHIS (as The Care Home Insurance Service) in 1997, starting from his own home in Seaford and then moving the CHIS head office to purpose built offices in Brighton in 2004.
David has almost 20 years specialising in the risk management and insurance specifically for care providers throughout the UK. David is usually joined in the Brighton office by Jeb, his dog, who is fast becoming another integral member of staff. David is also an avid marathon runner for charity, and is usually seen running along the Brighton seafront at lunchtimes.
Kirsty Savidge CHIS Office Manager
Kirsty first joined the team when CHIS were based in Seaford. Since then Kirsty has developed alongside the company and is now an integral part of CHIS, managing very important client relationships.
Kirsty likes to socialise with friends, and enjoys music, food and cinema.
Katie Eyton-Lloyd
Katie joined the company five years ago looking for an exciting career to progress into after university. Katie now manages our PrimeCare insurance team, looking after our homecare clients, but still enjoys getting involved in the care home side of the business too.
Katie enjoys skiing, swimming and running.
Simon Bentley
Simon joined CHIS in 2006, after working in sales for office supplies. He has since established himself as a favourite with his cheeky and relaxed style, which is brought to full use in his role as New Business co-ordinator. After work, Simon likes to spend time watching rugby with his friends in his local pub.
Emma Chaloner
Emma felt CHIS was her calling after graduating from UEA in 2006. She met David on the wrong side of the bar while she was working at Glyndebourne Opera House, of which CHIS became a sponsor in 2006.
Emma joined the Brighton team as Client Liaison Officer and more recently has taken on the responsibility of looking after the personal lines aspects of clients' needs.Emma enjoys being outdoors, spending her weekends competing her horse around the South East, and catching up with friends and family when time permits.
Sophie Mariner
Sophie has over 7 years experience in insurance. Living in Brighton and commuting did not strike Sophie as sensible, so she joined CHIS in 2008. Already a favourite in the office, Sophie has demonstrated her efficient, positive and knowledgeable qualities to manyCHIS customers.
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys running, snowboarding and going to music festivals.
Laren Miller
After spending her post-university years as a PA in both the private and public sector Laren made the sensible decision to return to Brighton and subsequently is the newest member of the CHIS team. She is looking forward to the challenges of working within the insurance sector and forming relationships with clients and insurers alike.
Liz Whitehead
Liz has been with CHIS since it very first started in 1997.
Based in Brighton, Liz works for CHIS part time, spending her other days working in the visual arts.
Nicky Kavanagh
Nicky looks after all CHIS' accounting needs. Nicky works from an outsourced company, and is part time at CHIS.
Jeb
Jeb has been hanging around CHIS since it's inception. He's famous amongst our clients and an integral part of any visit to our office.