James Gilmour Expert Spotlight - September 2025

What is your role now since leaving corporate life?

I reviewed an alternate business model for Camelot.

I gave a retail focus to the European digital small business full stack solution Plus Simple

How long have you been an Expert of Camelot?  

Since summer 2025

Area of expertise

Digital Product Development

Highest/proudest most recognisable previous role

Head of New Markets at Simply Business MGA

How long have you been doing this subject/area

18 years

What is your company name?  

I am self employed so James Gilmour Trading as JG InsProduct Services

What is your LinkedIn profile URL? 

www.linkedin.com/in/james-gilmour-a52ba41b

Please can you provide some examples of recent projects/professional high points that you’ve worked on?

I have been a hands-on business owner for the launch of two new MGAs to the insurance market. Connections via api with significant technology build to 3rd party systems to allow live rating and acceptance changes.

Management of capacity, broker relations and software providers.

Tech and data lead propositions with strong loss ratios supported by digital and customer centric servicing.

What is your unique selling point? What makes your business approach unique? 

I am comfortable in working from the broker, MGA, ops, claims, commercial and product management point of view with focus on using tech and data to provide better customer outcomes.

Do you have a Favourite quote?

“Tell me, I forget, Teach me, I remember, Involve me, I learn” Robert Greene, Laws of Human Nature.

Any professional goals for the upcoming year?

Exposure to new businesses

And… Last but not least, how does being an expert of Camelot help you/or add value to your business?First and foremost a chance to meet a fantastic bunch of experts, not just in the insurance world, but people who have worked out how they like to run their lives. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about other businesses outside of your usual company circles.