Her award came during an evening at which winners of the 2024 Humber Renewables Awards used the stage to encourage the next generation to take the industry forward on a sparkling night of celebration.
A dozen years of recognition of the sector’s sensational role in helping regenerate the region were rung up as the event once again became a fitting finale to Humber Marine and Renewables’ Offshore Wind Connections conference. Held at Hull’s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – a venue that the event heard “probably wouldn’t have been built had it not been for the emergence of offshore wind,” – 200 guests toasted standout stories uniting the Energy Estuary. Camilla Carlbom Flinn was crowned Humber Renewables Champion, with her work to diversify the fourth generation family business and take the host organisation to a new level highlighted, as well as impressive ambassadorial duties with her proud Swedish heritage. And RWE was named Medium to Large Business of the Year, recognising the huge commitments made to the region with skills programmes, vessel purchases and operations and maintenance expansion. Its focus on the future workforce was embraced by many winners, with demand clear. Long-term operator from Grimsby, Tidal Transit, won the Green Innovation Award, for its pioneering electric crew transfer vessel project, with a full retrofit of a diesel craft. Leo Hambro, commercial director, said: “I am delighted that after 12 years of working in the Humber, we are now creating a change that will not just last for another 12 years, but for generations. It will make a change, not just economically, but environmentally, reducing emissions. “We are delighted to work out of Humber. The support we have found locally is second to none, the supply chain, the clients we work with directly are so supportive, and we feel like part of the family. “We can’t do it on our own. We need mariners, there is a lack of them, and for tomorrow there is an even bigger problem. We need to engage with kids at any age to show them there isn’t just the opportunity to be a wind engineer, there are opportunities to work at sea, to create a full life career.”
SIA Insurance is led by directors Chris Browne and Colin Duxberry, who have collectively worked in the insurance industry for over 75 years. Since establishing SIA Insurance in 1996, the business has acquired five companies and now employs ten staff who provide commercial, property and motor insurance services from its offices in Surbiton, Surrey.
Selling to JMG Group is part of the succession plan, giving the business a solid platform from which it can grow further.
As part of the deal, JMG Group will also integrate SIA’s subsidiary, Evergreen Insurance Services. Established in 2017 by founder Dave Gardiner, Evergreen donates up to 25% of its commission to ethical and environmentally focussed charities – including wildlife and environmental conservation charities – to ensure insurance purchases serve a greater purpose.
JMG Group will also acquire Evergreen’s innovative Tankershield and Oilshield products, offering specialist insurance and risk management solutions with prevention, protection and continual improvement at their core.
Colin Duxberry says: “Joining the JMG Group marks an exciting chapter for SIA Insurance and for our dedicated team. The acquisition presents a fantastic opportunity for growth and for our staff to further develop with the support of a larger group of experienced insurance professionals.
“I’ll continue to work with our existing clients while supporting the team through the transition. I’m excited to see the business grow and see the opportunities which lie ahead for our business.”
JMG Group CEO, Nick Houghton, says: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Colin, Chris, Dave and the whole team to the group. Their business approach and ethos are a perfect fit for JMG Group.
“Colin and Chris’ experience in the industry, coupled with Dave’s experience and passion for the environment are a winning combination and will help us to provide an even better service to clients.”
