David Slade, founder and non-executive chairman of Birmingham-based insurance brokerage, Perkins Slade, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Only seven other industry professionals have received the title. The Honorary Fellowship is in recognition of David’s outstanding contribution to the insurance industry and follows a win at the BIA Awards in 2009, where he received the Achievement Award for his contribution to insurance broking during a career spanning five decades.
David started his career in 1961, aged just 16, working for a major insurer. Nine years later he founded Perkins Slade Limited, now the largest privately owned insurance brokerage in the West Midlands, specialising in providing insurance and risk management advice for corporate businesses, sports organisations and private individuals.
In addition to his commitment to the insurance industry, David is a proud Brummie, keen to contribute to the region where he’s spent most of his career. He has held the position of director of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham Forward, The Princes Trust (Birmingham and Solihull) and has successfully completed the role of Chairman of the Landmark appeal, raising over £600,000 in 24 months to fund the restoration of the Church of St John the Baptist in Bromsgrove.
Speaking about his achievement, Mr Slade commented,
"I have been fortunate to work in an industry where integrity, professionalism and customer care are recognised so to be awarded this singular honour by one's peers is a source of great pride".
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David Slade
In addition to the positions outlined in the release above, David’s contribution to the insurance industry and local community also includes:
• West Midlands Chairman of BIBA
• Founding Chairman of Faculty of Insurance Broking
• Treasurer of Worshipful Company of Insurers
• West Midlands Regional Group Chairman of British Junior Chamber
• Bailiff of the Ancient Court Leet of Bromsgrove
• Board member of General Insurance Standards Council
• British Chairman of the Senate of Junior Chamber International
• Past President of Birmingham and Edgbaston Debating Society.
