Following their acquisition of Romero Insurance Brokers, Simon was appointed Head of Regions for Assured Partners UK, in June 2024. In addition to this, Simon retains his position as Group Managing Director of The Romero Group with a commission income of £23m since 2008. Simon has worked with Justin Romero-Trigo (Founder), Victoria Romero-Trigo and the rest of the management team for over 16 years joining the business when it had a commission income of just over £3m. Prior to joining Romero Simon held various positions within AXA Insurance including National Schemes Manager and Regional Manager for the Leeds area. Having started as an ‘A’ Level Trainee in the commercial administration department for Provincial Insurance in Haverhill, Suffolk. While at Romero Simon co-founded an Insurtech business called Booking Protect which offered event and theatre goers a ticket insurance product if they were unable to attend. Before selling the business in July 22 he was able to secure many worldwide clients including Ticketmaster. Simon is passionate about customer service and people. Keeping and winning customers is the heart and soul of any business. However, having the best people that are motivated and enjoy what they do is the only way to deliver long-term results and fantastic service for our customers. Simon also works closely with BIBA siting on the Large Broker Advisory Board. Outside of work Simon is a big motorsport watcher and Tottenham Hotspurs fan. Simon is married with a 14-year-old daughter and lives in Leeds.
